Formed in 1958 Aireborough Historical Society exists to help preserve the history of:

  • Carlton
  • Guiseley
  • Hawksworth
  • Rawdon
  • Yeadon
  • Plus some nearby locations

On Facebook there is an active group which helps add to the knowledge on this website and new members are always welcome with the usual caveats you would expect.

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Rawdon Miscellaneous

Bronze Axes

Three bronze axes which were discovered in Cragg Wood in 1867.

Hand Loom Weaver

A rare image of a hand loom weaver at work, once a common sight in the area before the factories were built, the last…

Postcard

“With Best Wishes From Rawdon”, a coloured central oval illustration surrounded by Ivy leaves with…

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Early Vehicles