Rawdon Categories
A Group of Men
On the back row, 2nd right is Tom Houlden. He was a joiner who practiced taxidermy and also played with Rawdon Brass Band.
A S Thomas, Fish & Chip Shop – 1918 onwards
In 1918, he opened the first fish and chip shop in Rawdon at Low Fold, in 1924 he moved a short distance to New Road Side.
Ackroyd, William – Undated
On the reverse of this image is written: “Residence, Ashdown Apperley Bridge. Born Bradford 1847.
Ackworth, James Reverend – 1800s
Most documents relating to the Reverend have his last name recorded as Acworth – as has his gravestone. It outlines that…
Aerial Views
Apperley Lane runs from top to bottom of the image, just right of centre. The Little London area is to the left…
Aireborough Fire Brigades & Joint Service (1)
Nine uniformed members of Guiseley Fire Brigade with a horse drawn fire engine….
Aireborough Fire Brigades & Joint Service (2)
This was an Austin towing vehicle to be used by the Fire Service : note the bell mounted on the roof. It is uncertain…
Aireborough White Rose FC
Photo of the football club taken in Rawdon Park, a few names noted: Colin Fowler, Edward….
Airedale International Air Conditioning
Formed in 1974, and based on Leeds Road (A65) in Rawdon, Airedale International Air Conditioning.
Allsop, Adrian – 1980s
This is the mechanism for the church clock, the photo was taken prior to an electric winding system being added in 1990….
Anderson, John G, Reverend – 1966
This was Rev. John G. Anderson in the early sixties. The photograph I think was taken in the new manse at Rawdon….
Apperley Bridge Station
Staff at Apperley Bridge Station assembled for this early photograph. The lady in the middle of the group…
