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The Victoria Hall Disaster
Manage episode 249944564 series 2286974
It was supposed to be a fun afternoon; hundreds of children packed into Sunderland's Victoria Hall for a magic show. Their tickets promised the greatest treat ever given, and the chance of presents, too. However, for many it would end in the most heartbreaking tragedy possible.
Drawing from contemporary and modern accounts, I'll tell the story of the Victoria Hall disaster.
Visit www.greatdisasters.co.uk for the full transcript and more.
Check out the Great Disasters Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - let me know what you think of the show.
64 episodes
Manage episode 249944564 series 2286974
It was supposed to be a fun afternoon; hundreds of children packed into Sunderland's Victoria Hall for a magic show. Their tickets promised the greatest treat ever given, and the chance of presents, too. However, for many it would end in the most heartbreaking tragedy possible.
Drawing from contemporary and modern accounts, I'll tell the story of the Victoria Hall disaster.
Visit www.greatdisasters.co.uk for the full transcript and more.
Check out the Great Disasters Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - let me know what you think of the show.
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