West Leeds in Bloom: A History of Gardens, Allotments and Food Growing with KVF
Sun 23 Aug
|Bramley Baths
Step back in time and discover the stories growing right on our doorstep! Join Emma Bowen from Kirkstall Valley Farm for a fascinating heritage talk exploring the history of gardens, allotments and food growing across West Leeds.
Time & Location
23 Aug 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
Bramley Baths, Bramley Baths, Broad Ln, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3DF, UK
About the event
West Leeds in Bloom: A History of Gardens, Allotments and Food Growing
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…
Tickets
A History of Gardens
£8.00
Total
£0.00