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'Carnival snapshot' was a way of collecting memories and stories, thoughts and opinions of Carnival in the past and present in one day of interviews. They were obtained by approaching carnival go-ers on the day, and asking them short questions about carnival. Their responses were recorded on handheld audio recorders, camcorders or memory cards. The material from this collection has be edited and hosted online.
This was an unique way of working and has provide a rich variety of contributions. This work has enabled WYAS to expand and bring to life some of the documents in its collection.
Many of the writings and photographs used have been deposited by Max Farrar
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Carnival Queens
The Carnival Queens have always had some amazingly exuberant costumes that involve a degree of structural engineering.
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Good Relations
Leeds Carnival has been renowned for its peaceful history.
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Ian Charles
Ian Charles, with Arthur France, was one of the founding members of the Leeds Carnival.
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J'Ouvert Parade
The events on Monday in 1992 started with an innovation for the Leeds Carnival: a J'Ouvert morning parade.
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Leeds Carnival 1974
The picture shows revellers gathering in Potternewton Park in 1974.
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Origins of the Leeds Carnival
The founders of the Leeds Carnival drew inspiration from their childhood memories.
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