AUTUMN is the most colourful time of year, with deciduous trees ablaze with gold, red and orange. Once the trees shed their leaves that carpet of colour transfers to the ground.

Children love running through the fallen leaves as demonstrated by young Dilys Smith, pictured running through The Bailey, Skipton, in 2006. 

We took a look at some uplifting pictures of fallen leaves from years gone by. Youngsters love kicking them about and leaping into piles of leaves that have collected in the wind.

Before all the leaves disappear, get out there and have some fun.