Roy Rix and his brother David, six, let off their fireworks at the Westwood County Primary School bonfire at Middleton.

Roy Rix and his brother David, six, let off their fireworks at the Westwood County Primary School bonfire at Middleton.

How Leeds has celebrated Bonfire Night down the years

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

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 5th Nov 2019, 06:00 BST

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

Ten-year-old Alison Worrell plays safe as she gets her party off to a flying start in Leeds.

1. November 1980

Ten-year-old Alison Worrell plays safe as she gets her party off to a flying start in Leeds.

These youngsters let off their sparklers at the East End Park Community Association bonfire.

2. November 1981

These youngsters let off their sparklers at the East End Park Community Association bonfire.

The morning after ashes of the Rossington Grove, Chapeltown.

3. November 1974

The morning after ashes of the Rossington Grove, Chapeltown.

Workers gather the donated wood at Roundhay Park into a bonfire shape.

4. November 1996

Workers gather the donated wood at Roundhay Park into a bonfire shape. Photo: Pete Thacker

Bonfire and Firework display at Roundhay Park in the mid 1990s.

5. November 1996

Bonfire and Firework display at Roundhay Park in the mid 1990s. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

Danny Heptinstall of Harrogate adds a touch of sparkle to the evening at Roundhay Park.

6. November 2005

Danny Heptinstall of Harrogate adds a touch of sparkle to the evening at Roundhay Park. Photo: Mel Hulme

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