Stan Hirst

Andy gave us an account of how he started his medical career. This began at the age of 17 when, through family connections, he was able to attend phlebotomy sessions at Pinderfields and Chesterfield hospitals.  He subsequently started a medical course at Sheffield University whilst still only 17.  He then spent time relating his experiences … Read more

In 1989 George Clark was the doctor in charge of intensive care at the Northern General. The disaster was not the only one to have occurred at Hillsborough – there were two previous incidents of crushes and casualties in the 1980’s. How did it happen?  Could it have been foreseen?  Why did it happen?  Who … Read more

Eric was a young man of eighteen and working at Husband’s in Sheffield when he volunteered to join up.  He hoped that by doing so, he would be able to choose the unit. He joined the Royal Engineers thinking that this unit would keep him out of serious conflict.  Each sapper had to have a … Read more