Dzidra Busevics and friends, Baildon Rec, 1966
Dzidra Busevics and others clear the hall after Midsummer celebrations. In Latvia, Midsummer is a national holiday and one of the the country’s biggest celebrations. This tradition continued in Bradford, with a large hall hired to celebrate, and much cleaning to be done after the party.
Courtesy of Ritta Harrison
Details
- Archive number: Harrison20250517_0012
- Tags: Latvian community
- Decade: 1960s
- Location: Baildon
- Theme: Socials and Celebrations
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