Bonfires
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1911
Bonfires in Pudsey
One of Pudsey's oldest traditions is to celebrate local and national
events with a hugh bonfire. The picture above shows the bonfire built
to celebrate the Coronation of George V in June 1911. It was held on
Greentop. It measured 30 feet high, sixty feet in circumference and
had 160 gallons of oil and tar included to ensure a spectacular blaze.
Its erection was supervised by a local architect. The pole at the top
carried the Union Jack (the UK national flag). The bonfire was the
highlight of a full days celebration. In the morning there was a church
service at St.Lawrences. The afternoon started with a grand procession
and ended with sports and fireworks provided by the mayor. At 10pm the
flag was lowered by workmen and the bonfire was lit by the highways
surveyor.
Greentop
1911
The photograph above shows a man in a suit walking away from Greentop
which was the site used for most of Pudsey's celebrations.
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