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Leah Anderson
Sun 23 Aug 2026
West Leeds in Bloom: A History of Gardens, Allotments and Food Growing with KVF
Creative Workshop
Heritage
Talk

Join Emma Bowen from Kirkstall Valley Farm for a fascinating journey through the rich history of gardening and food growing in West Leeds. Discover how local people have cultivated gardens, campaigned for allotments, and grown food for their families over the generations. From Victorian kitchen gardens to the 'Dig for Victory' campaign during the Second World War, explore how growing food has shaped communities, supported resilience, and connected people to the land.

The session will include a short outdoor gardening activity, and you'll leave with something to grow at home, helping you continue the story in your own garden or windowsill.

This event is part of the #MoreThanAPool project, celebrating the history, heritage and community stories of Bramley Baths and the wider West Leeds area, while inspiring people to connect with the places, people and traditions that continue to shape our neighbourhood today.

Broad Lane
Leeds
LS13 3DF
United Kingdom

53.814464, -1.638282

    Date
    Sun 23 Aug 2026
    13:00 - 14:00

    Ticket price

    £8.00
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