Don't think this gets mentioned as much as it should Remembering all who sadly passed away in The Burnden Park Disaster on this day in 1946.
THE tragedy that befell 33 souls at Burnden Park on March 9, 1946 is often referred to as the ‘forgotten’ disaster. Coming a year after the destruction of the Second World War – and with public conscious later dominated by the awful events of Hillsborough and Bradford– the crush at Bolton Wanderers’ home ground 70 years ago can sometimes seem overlooked.
THE tragedy that befell 33 souls at Burnden Park on March 9, 1946 is often referred to as the ‘forgotten’ disaster. Coming a year after the destruction of the Second World War – and with public conscious later dominated by the awful events of Hillsborough and Bradford– the crush at Bolton Wanderers’ home ground 70 years ago can sometimes seem overlooked.
IN FULL: Historic document reveals full tragedy of Burnden Disaster
Often known as the 'forgotten disaster' 33 people lost their lives at Burnden Park, Bolton, 77 years ago.
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