Hundreds of Bradford City fans gathered in Centenary Square this morning for the annual Bradford City fire memorial service.

Here is video of the full event, originally broadcast live on the T&A's Facebook page.

Supporters, current and former players and managers, families of the victims, politicians from Bradford and Lincoln, and representatives from the emergency services gathered around the memorial to remember the 56 people who lost their lives in the fire at Valley Parade on May 11, 1985.

The game against Lincoln City was meant to be a celebration of the Bantams winning the Third Division, but ended in tragedy.

The lives lost on that day, along with the 265 people injured and the many acts of heroism were remembered during the service, which began with renditions of Abide With Me and You’ll Never Walk Alone played by City Hall’s bells.

Pastor Oliver Evans, chaplain to Bradford City, then addressed the crowd.

He said: “The fire had a huge impact on the whole of the city, and anyone who has been bereaved knows grief leaves a mark.

“While as a city in many ways we have recovered we will always remember.

“It was supposed to be a day of celebration that turned into a day of devastation.

“Thousands of people were affected but today we remember those who lost their lives.”

The Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Abid Hussain said: “It was a fantastic ceremony, and I want to thank the Lincoln Mayor for travelling here for it.

“Bradford’s people have a great sympathy and the victims of the fire will never be forgotten, and remembered every year.

“Our community has shown great sympathy and unity today.”

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The Mayor of Lincoln Cllr Chris Burke said: “It was a very emotional service, and I had a huge sense of pride the people of Lincoln and Bradford have come together to remember our loss with a celebration of their lives.

“They will not be forgotten, and I was hugely impressed everywhere I went to see the people of Bradford are together and have pride in the city.

“Bradford is a city that believes in itself and cares for the past an those who have gone before us.”

James Mason, chief operating officer at Bradford City, said: “The turnout never surprises me, I know the city will come together to pay its respects.

“It was nice to see the first team squad here, along with Edin Rahic, Simon Grayson, the club’s staff and so many people connected to the club.

“It’s a very poignant even 33 years on, and is just as important now and will be for the rest of time.”