1968

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Rope pulled trolleys carried steelbands along the Carnival parade up until the 1980’s. Photo Max Farrar

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Trolleys pulled by ropes were used in the Carnival parade right up until the 1980’s.

Leeds costumed troupes take part in the fledgling Notting Hill Carnival.

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August 22, 2017