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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Blackburn, Clara – Undated & Location Unknown

A photograph from our archives, however, we have no further…

Blackburn, Sarah – Undated & Location Unknown

Sarah Blackburn is an elderly lady wearing a filled bonnet.

Blackwell, Eric – 1971

This was a dress rehearsal for the Top Youth Club competition, the club won this title 4 times….

Bland, Samuel (Portrait) – c1800s

In 1851 Benjamin and John Atkinson Bland, had a grocers and druggists store at…

Blaymires, Family – Undated

Family portrait, on the left is father Mr Blaymires, moving right are Sally, Alice and on the right mother Clara Blaymires….

Blaymires, Sally – Undated

Sally often appeared in local amateur dramatic productions, she was possibly related to Alice Blaymires.

Blezard, Nancy – 1943

Nancy Blezard is on the left, seen working at the AVRO factory during WW2.

Bolton, Edward – 1826-1870

Edward was baptised on April 30th, 1826 the son of clothier John and his wife Sarah. He married Eliza Parkinson…

Bolton, Edward – Undated

…he built Manor Mill in partnership with his brother Thomas. They introduced the first power looms to…

Bolton, Matt – Undated

Matt Bolton, haulage contractor stands next to one of his lorries. The business was…

Bolton, S & Family – 1891

These 2 images of S Bolton and his children were taken on glass slides by E E Slater.

Boocock, Family – c1890s Onwards

The central couple are the bride and groom William Gascoigne Boocock, his new wife Adeline Boocock nee Town. Others…

Boocock, Margery – 1949

Photo of Margery Boocock nee Ormonroyd in costume for her part as the leading lady in Maritza….

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