The Day of the Hillsborough Disaster: A Narrative Account

by Rogan P. Taylor, Andrew Ward, Tim Newburn

A collection of eyewitness accounts from supporters, players, officials and police of the day in 1989 when 96 Liverpool supporters were crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final. Royalties from sales of the book go to charities designated by the Hillsborough Support Group.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

204 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1995

Reviews

[Rob Powell]

Every bit as enraging and heart-wrenching as you’d expect. It’s 2025 and the Hillsborough families still haven’t seen any real justice.

[Nicky Bennett]

A very emotional account of an exceptionally difficult day..... and the start of the many lies and cover ups that followed.
A difficult, but necessary read
#JFT97

[Noel]

A very gripping read. It is not for the faint hearted though. It explains and describes the crush that occurred in the Leppings Lane terrace quite graphically through the eyes of people that were there.

[Jim Lane]

One of the toughest, most painful books you'll ever read. If you aren't familiar with the Hillsborough Disaster it involved 96 Liverpool FC fans being crushed to death because of overcrowding in a soccer "pen" (standing room only area). This is an oral history of how and why it happened.

[Lynn]

Powerful book, especially if you remember this happening. I cried through the whole thing.