The 1970s saw Bramley Carnival make a welcome return much to the delight of local residents. It had been a regular event in the early part of the 20th century but the 1976 celebration was the first for many years. This gallery showcases photos from the carnival parade as well as shops, pubs, landmarks and stories making the news headlines during the decade. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 24 of the best photos take you back to Bramley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
![Actress Diana Dors visited Bramley RL club's McLaren Field ground in December 1972. She was filming a new Yorkshire TV comedy series.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/15/8/09/onecms_74b5205f-3462-462c-887a-aeea4160a600.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
13. Bramley in the 1970s
Actress Diana Dors visited Bramley RL club's McLaren Field ground in December 1972. She was filming a new Yorkshire TV comedy series. | YPN Photo: YPN
![Derelict St. Peter's School on Hough Lane in July 1972.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/15/8/20/onecms_08126341-948f-494d-87f3-38a5d717da82.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
14. Bramley in the 1970s
Derelict St. Peter's School on Hough Lane in July 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
![A van is loaded with freshly baked supplies at the new Thurston Bakery at Bramley in October 1974.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/15/8/22/onecms_9ad6ad4e-0c06-4087-bb58-c1c1b681bfe0.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
15. Bramley in the 1970s
A van is loaded with freshly baked supplies at the new Thurston Bakery at Bramley in October 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN
![Bramley Shopping Centre in December 1976.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/15/8/37/onecms_98d1bbd7-9515-47b1-b840-bf3e04db25d7.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
![Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Lord Cardigan on Town Street pictured in September 1977.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/15/8/02/onecms_da26349f-b7ae-4db3-ab1a-a5b8bfc6afb0.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
17. Bramley in rhe 1970s
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Lord Cardigan on Town Street pictured in September 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN
![Part of Vallances comprehensive workshops at Bramley providing expert service back-up for their customers. Pictured in April 1978.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/15/8/42/onecms_a1c29c93-3657-44cb-888e-448808e24791.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
18. Bramley in the 1970s
Part of Vallances comprehensive workshops at Bramley providing expert service back-up for their customers. Pictured in April 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN