Memories of Bramley Carnival down the decades

Bramley Carnival was first been held officially in 1892 though it is believed to have dated back to 1865 unofficially. It is believed to have originated from Friendly Society Walks which were an annual event in the 19th century. There were several Friendly Societies in the town and on one occasion in the mid 1800s it is said that two Society Walks met head on in Town Street, with the bands leading each parade trying to outplay each other. The event is remembered as the 'Bramley Clash' and is believed to be the forerunner of the Carnival. It continued to be an important date in the town's summer entertainment calendar until around 1952. It was then abandoned for some time before being resurrected in 1976. Enjoy these photos, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, celebrating its rich heritage at the heart of LS13 down the decades. READ MORE: 19 never seen before photos of Bramley through the years