Britain's lost tragedies uncovered
Jones, Richard M. (Writer on disasters)2021
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Many disasters become household names due to the enormity of the event, but many others are less well remembered. A lower death toll and scant media coverage has led to many tragic incidents being forgotten as time marches on, until now. This study is a collection of historically significant but tragic events and their aftermaths. Richard has compiled disasters occurring variously in the air, at sea, and on or under land, from a London family massacre in the 1800s, to shipwrecks, air crashes, road and rail accidents, gales and fires. Two locations saw major crashes years apart at the same spot; the notorious New Cross fire sparked accusations of a race-related cover-up; and the horrific Denmark Place fire was barely registered by a press fixated with the Yorkshire Ripper. This resource shines a light on these disasters once again and will ensure they are not forgotten.
Main title:
Britain's lost tragedies uncovered / Richard M. Jones.
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Imprint:
Cheltenham : The History Press, 2021.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780750996617 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
2252366
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