| Title | John Thornton |
| Date | 3rd September 1939 |
| Location | Yeadon |
| Photo ID | K268 |
| Comment | Donated by Dennis Thornton, this is a photo of his father John Arthur Thornton seen here as a despatch rider for Aireborough messenger services, part of Leeds Skyrack Civil Defence Network. Significantly this was taken on the day the Second World War began. |
M426 – John Arthur Thornton, 1939/45.
John Arthur Thornton – 1939/45
John Arthur Thornton in East Africa, he was the father of Dennis Thornton who donated the image.
M425 – John Arthur Thornton, 1939/45.
John Arthur Thornton – 1939/45
John Arthur Thornton was in West Africa waiting to be demobbed from Jordan. He was sent to train East African troops, he was the father of the donor of the photo, Dennis Thornton.
K356 – John Arthur Thornton, post1945.
John Arthur Thornton – post 1945
After serving in the Army John Thornton worked for Craven Dairies in Guiseley, seen here with a milk float.
John passed away 19th April 1985.
K392 – Elizabeth, Anne & Dennis Thornton, 1953.
Elizabeth, Anne & Dennis Thornton – 1953
Photo donated by Dennis Thornton, it shows his mother Elizabeth and sister Anne and presumably Dennis Thornton in the pram.
It was taken during the summer at Westfield Oval, the houses are Ministry of Aircraft Production (MAP) homes erected during the 2nd WW for people coming to the area to work at the AVRO factory. They remained for some years after the war ended before being demolished and replaced by permanent homes.
K244 – Dennis Thornton, 1953.
Dennis Thornton – 1953
Sitting up in his coach built pram outside number 5 Woodlea Oval, is Dennis Thornton.
K272 – Dennis Thornton, 1956.
Dennis Thornton – 1956
Dennis Thornton on a bicycle outside 5 Woodlea Drive.
K272 – Dennis Thornton, 1958.
Dennis Thornton – 1958
Dennis with his giant pet rabbit “Snowy”
K256 – Dennis Thornton, c1970s.
Dennis Thornton – c1970s
Dennis in the uniform of the Royal Signals.
Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 15 July 2022.
Last updated: 15 July 2022.
