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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Guiseley Events

St. Oswald’s Bells – 1946 (1)

Gillet & Johnston Ltd, Bell Founders & Clockmakers of Croyden, the lorry holds nine bells from the church, eight old bells from St. Oswald’s and in the top right …

St. Oswald’s Bells – 1946 (2)

A bell suspended by the church clock as it is being lowered from the church tower….

Station Yard – 1970

Florence Hackett, grandmother of Lynne Moxon is talking to Peter Adamson. Mr Adamson…

Telephone Exchange – 1950s

A photo and newspaper cutting donated by Julie Martin who said “My late Mum is 2nd from…

Walking Race – c1950s

Undated White Cross Guiseley – A large number of people gatering at White…

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…

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