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Leeds West Indian Carnival
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Playing steel pans at Leeds West Indian Carnival

Image taken in Potternewton Park on 25 August 1980 at the 13th Leeds West Indian Carnival. Costumed troupes, dancers and steel bands assembled in the park ready for the 2.00pm procession. The event was launched by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eric Atkinson. Members of one of the steel bands are seen in the foreground. Image courtesy of C.E. Shaw from the Leodis website