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Historian Releases Book Honoring Hull Rail Disaster Victims

10/22/2025

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Richard M. Jones, a historian from Bridlington, will release his 28th book, Paragon ’27 – The Hull Rail Disaster, on November 3.
The book recounts the February 14, 1927 Hull Paragon disaster caused by a signaling error near Hull Paragon station, killing eight and four more later.
Jones aims to honor the victims and rescue workers who assisted at the scene.
A memorial was unveiled on the disaster's 98th anniversary.

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Richard M. Jones, a historian from Bridlington, will release his 28th book, Paragon ’27 – The Hull Rail Disaster, on November 3.
The book recounts the February 14, 1927 Hull Paragon disaster caused by a signaling error near Hull Paragon station, killing eight and four more later.
Jones aims to honor the victims and rescue workers who assisted at the scene.
A memorial was unveiled on the disaster's 98th anniversary.