A procession was held from the Town Hall to the Central Methodist Church were a civic service was held to celebrate Morley's 75 years in existence as a municipal borough. The images are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Morley in 1961
Councillors are beginning to turn the corner into Wesley Street and are being followed by the Aldermen, the Mayor and a bus. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
8. Morley in 1961
The final part of the civic procession from the Town Hall to the Central Methodist Church. The councillors have just walked past and this final section includes the Aldermen on the Council, some magistrates and West Riding County Councillors, with the Mayor and Town Clerk plus the civic regalia. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
9. Morley in 1961
The mace-bearer can be seen clearly: the Mayor, Mrs. Anne Clayton, in red, is hidden behind the Town Clerk, E. V. Finnigan. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
10. Morley in 1961
A little boy dressed in his Sunday best watches as the procession goes by. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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