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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Lawson, Stan – Undated & Location Unknown

The destination is unknown but the man with the teapot is Stan Lawson.

Layton, Margaret (Portrait) – c1600s

Portrait of Margaret Layton wearing a silk embroidered jacket, both now in the Victoria &…

Learmonth, Rex – 2012

…He donated land and money for the benefit of the people of Yeadon and Guiseley including Yeadon…

Lee, Elliott & Mary – 1930

…Mary and Dora’s mother was Carrie Preston, nee Brayshaw, the daughter of William and…

Lee, Fred – c1900s

Fred Lee driving a cart & horse for his father James Lee of Idle….

Lee, Morris – Undated

Morris Lee was a popular Yeadon entertainer and ventriloquist, seen here with his dummy Jack.

Lee, Mr & Mrs Joe – Undated

Mr and Mrs Joe lee at the back door of their home on Gill Lane. It was the first house …

Lee, Tom – 1920

Tom Lee was a greengrocer, seen here with his horse and cart. His business was based…

Leigh, The Honourable Augusta – c1865

The Honourable Augusta Leigh with her dog “fly”.

Light, Family – 1935

Elsie Light & Ethel Pickles outside a tent….

Long-Towers Wedding – 1899

…The bride is Clara Louisa Towers aged 26, she was a woollen weaver at Murgatroyds…

Long, Benny – Undated

Benny Long was a local butcher….

Long, Cyril – 1921

Cyril was the father of AHS President Gerald Long.

Long, Florence Margaret – 1905

This photo of Florence Margaret Long was taken in Blackpool, she…

Long, Gerald – 2014

…Enjoying his coffee is Society President Gerald Long of Guiseley, behind…

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