Formed in 1958 Aireborough Historical Society exists to help preserve the history of:

  • Carlton
  • Guiseley
  • Hawksworth
  • Rawdon
  • Yeadon
  • Plus some nearby locations

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A Group of Men

On the back row, 2nd right is Tom Houlden. He was a joiner who practiced taxidermy and also played with Rawdon Brass Band.

Ackroyd, William – Undated

On the reverse of this image is written: “Residence, Ashdown Apperley Bridge. Born Bradford 1847.

Ackworth, James Reverend – 1800s

Most documents relating to the Reverend have his last name recorded as Acworth – as has his gravestone. It outlines that…

Allinson, Pauline

An undated close up photograph of Pauline Allinson donated by Susan and Henry Allinson. Pauline was involved with performing in the Rawdon …

Allsop, Adrian – 1980s

This is the mechanism for the church clock, the photo was taken prior to an electric winding system being added in 1990….

Anderson, John G, Reverend – 1966

This was Rev. John G. Anderson in the early sixties. The photograph I think was taken in the new manse at Rawdon….

Andrews, Stuart – MP – 2016

MP Stewart Andrew on the left with Brian Firth presenting a ,,,

Asquith, Ian – 2014

Ada Loukes and Ian Asquith enjoying the Aireborough Historical Society annual dinner at Peasehill House.

Baldwin, Family – 1905

The Baldwin family lived at Springfield, the child in front of the mother is a boy, he was wearing a dress, a…

Beal, Walter & Tony – Undated

Fireman Walter Beal with his son Tony who is dressed as a fireman, he was the station mascot.

Beveridge, William & Family – c1898

William and Annie Beveridge with Nellie and Ray who were the parents of Muriel Kirkbright.

Bronte, Charlotte (Portrait) – c1841

…Patrick Bronte married Maria Branwell at St. Oswald’s Church, Guiseley. Charlotte was born on…

Brown, Ann – 2014

Enjoying the annual Aireborough Historical Society dinner are Ann and Donald Exley and Ann Brown.

Burditt MA., Thomas Reverend – Undated

…He married Anne Marie Fotherby in 1842 who, before her death in 1859, gave birth to seven offspring….

Collins, B. G. Reverend – Undated

Pastor of the Baptist Chapel on Micklefield Lane 1922 – 1937.

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