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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John Hird Shop – 1907

Mary Louise Hird is the girl in the doorway of her father’s shop on Towngate. The sign above the door reads “John Hird Plumber…

Kelcliffe Grove

2-6 Kelcliffe Grove, Guiseley. Three houses on Kelcliffe Grove, number 6 is to the left, moving right are 4 then 2 on the right.

Kelcliffe Lane – 1900s

A rural aspect of Guiseley. Kelcliffe Lane is a pleasant footpath. The spire in view is the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel on Oxford Road.

Kemp, Family – 1940s

…At the front on the left is George L Routh who donated the photo, moving right are his sister…

Kendall, J H F Reverend – 1849

…In the 17th page of this day’s Intelligencer will be found an account of the presentation of a silk…

Kerton, David – 1970

>David Kerton was selected for England Youth Trials. A message from David to our facebook…

Lands Lane

View of Lands Lane taken during a snowfall.

Laurel Bank

Seen from Oxford Road, Laurel Bank is the stone house which, with the adjacent bungalows, is part of the Frank Parkinson Homes complex.

Lawn, Wilf – c1925 Onward

Wilf lived on Park Row and is seen here in Scout uniform and wearing suits in the following images….

Lawson, Derek – 1970s

Abraham Moon & Sons, Guiseley. Derek Lawson who was the Warping Manager at the mill….

Lewis Smith, Wine Merchant – 1910

Letter from Lewis Smith with an advertisement for Wincarnis Tonic Wine. Printed across the top is the declaration:…

Library

A display board advertising the library’s 60th year celebration. The first library service was located in Guiseley Town Hall, Aireborough Librarian Miss Margaret…

Light, Family – 1935

Elsie Light & Ethel Pickles outside a tent….

Low Mill – 1924

A view of Low Mill, the date of construction is unknown. One of the first owners was Nathaniel Claughton, then a man called Driver. In 1880, it …

Mallinson, R – 1972/73

This was the official car with driver Mr R Mallinson, for the Chairman of Aireborough…

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Early Vehicles