Centenary of Battle of Jutland – Flag Flying
May 31st is the Centenary of the Battle of Jutland - 6094 British Killed – 14 British and 11 German Ships were sunk On HMS Invincible 1026 died including our two local men, 6 survived. Leading Stoker Sam Coulson Duce aged 26 31/05/1916 died Jutland Leading Stoker Royal Navy "HMS Invincible" 157 Stanningley Road,…
Armed Forces Day 2016, Our Union Flag will be flown at Bramley War Memorial
Bramley War MemorialCheque for £351.90 was raised by The Barley Mow for Bramley War Memorial on Armed Forces Weekend 2015.
Centenary of First Day, Battle of The Somme Bugler 7.30 am, Service 10.45 am.
Bramley War MemorialThe start of the Battle of The Somme is a national Remembrance event, this will be Remembered at Bramley War Memorial by the following two events: 7.30 am - Bugler will mark the time that our troops left the trenches - this is a national remembrance with ourselves representing West Leeds. 10.45 am - Service…
Bramley History Society Photo Exhibition at The Old Unicorn
The Old Unicorn 165 Lower Town Street, Bramley, Leeds, United KingdomPlease find full details of the Bramley History Society Exhibition at The Old Unicorn on Saturday 3rd September. All BHS publications can also be bought from our "Shop" page.
Fred McNess VC – Centenary Commemorative Stone laying and Service
Bramley War MemorialThis day marks the Centenary of Bramley man, Fred McNess's heroism that saw him awarded the Victoria Cross, near Ginchy, during the Battle of The Somme. There is also a section of this web site containing full details of McNess's life and service in the "In Remembrance" section. We will be flying the Scots Guards…
Living Memory Project at Pudsey Cemetery
Pudsey Cemetery Cemetery Road, Pudsey, Leeds, United KingdomWe are pleased to support and promote this event on Saturday 17th September.
2016 Annual General Meeting
Bramley Villagers Social Club 340 Broad Lane, Leeds, United KingdomOur 2016 AGM will be held at Bramley Villagers Social Club - thanks again for your help and support. All are invited to attend and will be made most welcome. The draft Agenda is: Chair’s Welcome to attendees Minutes of 2015 AGM. Nomination and Election of Officers and Committee: Chair Honorary Vice – Chair Secretary…
2016 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Starts
This is the first day of the 2016 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. If you are able to donate some time to the stall that will be staffed for the two weeks from 29th October in two local supermarkets (one per week) or would like to purchase badges or wreaths, please contact Frances by email…
11th November Remembrance Service – Dedication of New Plaques and Book of Remembrance
Bramley War MemorialOn Friday, 11th November, our Armistice Day Service will be led by Reverend Richard Coutts of St.Thomas's, Stanningley. This Service will see the unveiling and dedication of our two new plaques, which carry the names of 236 fallen from Bramley, Rodley and Stanningley, making a total of 741 names on our Memorial. Reverend Coutts will…