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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WW1 (Guiseley) 1914-1918

Seen on Oxford Road, the men who belonged to the Territorial Army were returning…

WW1 & WW2 (Guiseley) Remembrance

In the centre of the group is Bernard Atha, Lord Mayor of Leeds, on his…

WW2 (Guiseley) 1939 – 1945

Ladies unpacking and inspecting gas masks before distribution to the public.

WW2 (Guiseley) Cotopa Mills Munitions Factory Explosion – 1941

The low stone building in this image was the scene of the explosion in 1941. The damaged wall was…

WW2 (Guiseley) VE & VJ Celebrations – 1945

The donor of this image Freda Potts is uncertain why this street party was held and…

Yates/Habishaw Wedding – 1920

The marriage of Charles Yates to Clarice Habishaw, he ran a saleroom in Guiseley for many years and…

Yeadon, Bob – 1954

Bob Yeadon was initially a gas fitter and later became a sales manager (for Cannons).

Yorkshire Penny Bank – 1927

Advertisement for a Savings Account is the First Step to Wealth. A Home safe for Each Member of the Family….

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Early Vehicles