Kirkstall Festival in July 1991. The parade makes its way along Hesketh Road. Children are carrying home made models and Briggate Morris dancers can be seen with smocks, clogs and decorated bobbins.placeholder image
Kirkstall Festival in July 1991. The parade makes its way along Hesketh Road. Children are carrying home made models and Briggate Morris dancers can be seen with smocks, clogs and decorated bobbins. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12 photo memories from Kirkstall in the 1990s

These collection of photo memories from around Kirkstall in the 1990s starts with a story of courage and bravery.

The main image features Marjorie Farnsworth with the landlord and landlady of the Cardigan Arms Barrie and Janet Edmonds who rescued her from her blazing flat nearby. The publicans received bravery awards from West Yorkshire Fire Service for their heroic actions. The photo, dating back to June 1997, is one of 12 showcasing life around the community during the 1990s. The gallery also features photos from Kirkstall Festival and the Abbey Dash as well restaurants, shops and businesses you may remember. READ MORE: Nostalgic photos capture life around Horsforth in 1990 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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