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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Peate, Jonathan & Ruth – c1880s

Jonathan Peate was a local mill owner and public benefactor. He was born in…

Peel, Theophilus, Sir. Bart. JP. DL. – c1900s

Sir Theophilus Peel, Baronet, JP. DL., lived at Park Gate House and was chairman of the village…

Pickles, Mrs E & Family – 1940s

This photo was donated by Mrs Pickles who gave us a vivid account of her working…

Pitts, Edith – 1950s

Canteen manageress Edith Pitts taking tea to the company directors.

Powell, Dorothy (Dolly) Vernon 1922 – 1941 (Deceased)

Dorothy (Dolly) Vernon Powell lived with her mother and father Lily and Edwin Powell at 19 Otley Road, Guiseley, and…

Preston, Tom & Noah – 1937/38

The location is a bench under the wall of St. Oswald’s Church opposite the Red …

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…

Rigg, Henry or Robinson, Henry – 1964

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

Roberts, Alf – c1968

Back row from left to right: ?, Rosemary, Alf Roberts,…

Roberts, Christine – 1998

Mrs Christine Roberts holding a studio portrait of herself as a girl posing…

Robertson, John – c1980

Abraham Moon & Sons, Guiseley. This is John Robertson at work in the weaving department.

Robson, W – c1900

Mr Robson was 3ft tall, he was born on October 27th 1834 and died on March 5th 1908.

Rogers, F E – 1950

A portrait of F E Rogers who was the Honorary Musical Director & Chorus Master of Guisley Amateur Operatic Society.

Rogers, Fred Eric – 1916

F E Rogers aged 8, the family lived at Bricklands, Ings Lane. The photo was taken by….

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