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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Jenkinson, Annie – Undated

Annie is at work for W B Cartwright, Larkfield Works.

Jobbins, P M – 1977

Mr Jobbins was President of Aireborough and Horsforth Museum Society 1977-1978, the…

Jones, H S – 1960s

Mr Jones was President of the Aireborough and Horsforth Museum Society (now AHS) 1964-1965….

Kendall, Family Album – c1895/1917

This photo album was a gift made to Mrs Emily Kendall. It was an event to have a photo taken in the early days of photography, the resulting images were treasured….

Kilburn, Sam – c1930s

…Seated in the middle, on the left Hannah Mariah Kilburn, then Mrs Edwards,…

Law, John – 1935

…John Law, camping out to guard the beacon, local scouts were given this task. It would be lit as part of the Silver…

Layton, Margaret (Portrait) – c1600s

Portrait of Margaret Layton wearing a silk embroidered jacket, both now in the Victoria &…

Long, Florence Margaret – 1905

This photo of Florence Margaret Long was taken in Blackpool, she…

Long, Gerald – 2014

…Enjoying his coffee is Society President Gerald Long of Guiseley, behind…

Lupton, Anne Salome – Undated

Anne Salome was born in 1894 at Owlet Cottage, Rawdon. She became the…

Marsden, Samuel Reverend (Portrait) – 1700s

The Reverend Samuel Marsden sent the first wool from Australia to his nephew in Leeds who thought it was…

Marshall, Florence – 1950

Rawdon Amateur Dramatic Society, Florence Marshall of the RADS in a…

Mercer, Eddie – 1998

Here with Peggy, now in her 90s is legendary in Aireborough from her time working as Ledgard’s…

Metcalf, Ronald – 1955

Ronald Metcalfe, verger at St. Peter’s church and also the caretaker of St. Peter’s school is seen here winding…

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