Dawn Wheatley puts a dash of sparkle into the wet Roundhay Park bonfire in November 1982.placeholder image
Dawn Wheatley puts a dash of sparkle into the wet Roundhay Park bonfire in November 1982. | YPN

How Leeds has celebrated Bonfire Night down the years

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 5th Nov 2019, 06:00 GMT

These photos showcase how Leeds has celebrated Bonfire Night down the years.

They feature a range of Bonfire Night locations around the city including the massive annual Roundhay Park event which attracts thousands or revellers. Can you spot yourself in any of these photos from the YEP archive? READ MORE: Parking not available on Soldiers Field for 2019 Roundhay Park bonfire

The firework display at Roundhay Park in November 2007.

13. Bonfire Night memories

The firework display at Roundhay Park in November 2007. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

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Craig Womersley the TV baton twirler entertains at Roundhay Park bonfire in November 2007.

14. Bonfire Night memories

Craig Womersley the TV baton twirler entertains at Roundhay Park bonfire in November 2007. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Share your Bonfire Night memories in Leeds with Andrew Hutchinson via email: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk

15. Enjoyed this gallery?

Share your Bonfire Night memories in Leeds with Andrew Hutchinson via email: [email protected] | YPN Photo: YPN

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