Service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire
The service took place at the Bradford City Fire Memorial sculpture in Centenary Square at 11:00 BST.
The City of Bradford Brass Band played You'll Never Walk Alone, before the City Hall bell tolled 56 times to mark the number of people who died. A wreath was also laid on behalf of King Charles III.
Mayor of Bradford Beverley Mullaney said the service was set up to help people "come together to pay tribute".
She added: "It is important to the city and district that we take time to remember those who were affected and those who continue to be affected by the tragic events on 11 May 1985."
The service also included Canon Pastor Oliver Evans, who is the Bradford City AFC club chaplain, giving a welcome speech.
And Reverend Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, also gave a short reflection.
After the memorial service finished, the City Hall opened for a short while for fans and visitors to view a memorial bell at the top of the civic staircase in the hall.
The bell, which came from the first fire engine to arrive on the scene on 11 May 1985, was donated to the city by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Bradford City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season when a fire ripped through the Valley Parade stadium with 11,000 fans watching.
Fifty four Bradford City supporters died, along with two travelling Lincoln supporters, as well as injuring more than 260.
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
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