The Silence of Summerland

Although the diastrous and fatal fire at Summerland in 1973, and the enquiries that followed, offered valuable insights, it appears that much has still to be learned. The Grenfell Tower fire in London reminded us of the danger of overlooking what has gone before. Through personal experiences and recollections this book documents how far-reaching the consequences of Summerland have been and demonstrates why the lessons it taught must never be forgotten. Author and Summerland survivor Ruth McQuillan-Wilson has spent nearly fifty years pondering the reasons behind the disaster while also examining similar events worldwide.