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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Court, Heather – 2014

…Jean Dean, a member of the archive team is on the left. Member Heather Court is to the right….

Cree, John – 1924

Tony Lumpkin has a liking for ale, horses and causing trouble, played in this production of “She Stoops To Conquer” by John Cree.

Dawson, Doctor & Family – c1890s

…they lived in Micklefield Terrace and at that time ‘phoning 2320 would find the Doctor! By 1888 Harriet had…

Dean, Barry – 1952

RAF National Service personnel on parade somewhere in Lincolnshire. Barrie Dean is to the right of the officer in charge.

Dean, Jean – 2014

Jean Dean (Nee Luty) is the baby on the left, her mum Mrs W Luty is next. Miss Louie Teal is…

Dewhirst, Herbert – Undated

.William Dewhirst & Co., stuff merchants and spinners Bradford. Married Louisa, daughter of…

Dewhirst, JP. William Alfred – Undated

…Senior Partner in the firm of William Dewhirst & Co., stuff merchants Bradford. Chairman of the Committee of…

Dixon – 1914-1918

…of a soldier who was serving in the Army during the 1st World War, his name was Dixon. The verse reads : “Just a word to…

Dixon, Sue – 2014

Enjoying this social occasion are Aireborough Historical Society members Roger Halliwell and Sue Dixon.

Dobson Family – c1900

Alice, Sarah and Doris with her hair in ringlets, outside number 3 Batter Lane….

Elliott Family – 1931/34

Terence Arthur Elliott was baptised at St. Peter’s Church on July 26th 1931, his sister Mavis Ann was also baptised…

Ellis Family – 1924/68

The part of Mr Hardcastle, a reactionary countryman is played here by David Ellis in the play “She Stoops To Conquer”

Ellwood, Elaine – 2017

Elaine is the current President of Aireborough Historical Society.

Emsley Family – Undated

The second Baptist Chapel with the sundial in it’s original position above the door, when this chapel was demolished the…

Evans, Hadrian & Family – 1906

..The front shows a woman in the garden of a house with a maid standing behind her….

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