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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Mercer Family – c1911

On the left is Ada Mercer (later Herd), grandmother of the donor. In front are Sarah Mercer…

Mercer, Eddie – 1998

Here with Peggy, now in her 90s is legendary in Aireborough from her time working as Ledgard’s…

Metcalf, Ronald – 1955

Ronald Metcalfe, verger at St. Peter’s church and also the caretaker of St. Peter’s school is seen here winding…

Metcalfe, Neville – c1980 (Deceased)

Abraham Moon & Sons, Guiseley. Neville Metcalfe in…

Milligan, Robert (Portrait) – 1855

He was born on October 10th 1786 at Dunnace, Dumfries, Scotland, he came to Yorkshire to join his older brother…

Mitchell, Edmund & Family 1840 – 1915

…to have been taken in early 1893 and from left to right are: Edmund Ashby Vaughan Mitchell, Constance Eleanor Mitchell,…

Money, Ronald – Undated

Ronald Money was a member of Rawdon Cricket Club, he died in 1933

Money, Sylvester – 1942

Sylvester Money was a wheel -wright, the location is Low Fold Farm (Emsley’s).

Moon, Clifford Abraham (Deceased) – 1918

Clifford Abraham Moon was the grandson of William Murgatroyd, his mother was one of…

Mould, Edward – 1960

Yeadon Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society. Edward Mould and…

Mountain, Mr – 1931

The location is Nunns Mill (former Cassfield Works), the two men are Mr Driver…

Murgatroyd, Carl – Undated

Carl Murgatroyd was the son of Ephron Murgatroyd a woollen manufacturer and…

Murgatroyd, Issabella – c1900

Was this lady a relative of William Murgatroyd, owner of Moorfield Mill?…

Murgatroyd, James – c1890

James Murgatroyd of Shipley, he laid one of the foundation stones for the Wesleyan…

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