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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Providence Methodist Chapel, 1843 – 1966 (2)

“Primitive Methodist Church Guiseley 1827 – 1927 Foundation Stone….

Providence Methodist Chapel, 1843 – 1966 (3)

The Primitive Methodist Chapel, also called Providence Chapel on Otley Road undergoing demolition….

Queensway

New road being built for the Shaw Lane estate end of the Queensway, Jack Barrett, foreman for Aireborough UDC is the man on the right.

Railway Station

Guiseley Station 1865.

Railway Station

This view of the station shows the depth of snow during what was an exceptionally harsh winter. It is looking …

Ramsden, Harry & Family – c1940s Onward

Harry Ramsden giving a jaunty wave with his boater hat.

Rawnsley, W E – Undated

On the right is W E Rawnsley, aged 94, the family had a long established drapers/ outfitters…

Rectory 1601 – 1978

A group of men who were involved with St. Oswald’s Church Sunday School and also helped organise a village fair.

Rectory 1601 – 1978 (1)

An ancient building erected by Robert More in 1601, on the site of an earlier dwelling. Internally…

Rectory 1601 – 1978 (2)

his image is of a mason’s mark on the back door of the old rectory. It is thought that…

Retail Park

This view is behind Shires bathroom factory and is now the site of Guiseley Retail Park and the Bransdale estate.

Retail Park – 2013

This retail park was built on the site of the Chloride Shires bathroom factory.

Richmond Coach Works – Undated

his vehicle was built at the works by R Ibbitson & Co., for S Brown, Mossbrook Farm, Burley-in-Wharfedale, “Cattle Remover, Distance …

Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s

Men at work in the quarry on Moor Lane, Guiseley Moor.

Rigg, Henry or Robinson, Henry – 1964

Seen outside his home on Back Lane, Guiseley, Mr Henry Rigg or Mr Henry Robinson….

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Early Vehicles