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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Rawdon Landmarks

Windy Brae

A house called Windy Brae, built for Mr H A Lilley and designed by architects…

Woodlands Convalescent Hospital 1877 – 1993

Woodlands was built as a convalescent hospital in 1877. It was brick built and designed…

Woodlawn 1900

This image was taken on a glass slide by E E Slater, it is titled ‘From Woodlawn’ and shows…

Woodleigh Hall 1869 – 1993

Woodleigh Hall seen from the West, it was built by Lockwood and Mawson in 1869, for Moses Bottomley. Mr Bottomley…

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