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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Early Vehicles in Aireborough…

Lee, Tom – 1920

Tom Lee was a greengrocer, seen here with his horse and cart. His business was based…

Leeds & Bradford Airport

Construction of new road layout necessary for the Leeds Bradford Airport…

Moorfield Bus Company – c1930

The bus is a Star Flyer with seats for 20 passengers, Reg. WX2805. The destination is Otley and the driver Norman Wilkinson.

Myers, Fred – 1932

Fred Myers, florist and greengrocer of Silver Lane. This lorry decorated…

Otley Road, c1900s – onward (3)

Leeds City Transport bus, Regent 021, serving route 71, which operated to Leeds via Rawdon, Horsforth and Kirkstall.

Wade, Brian – Undated

Newspaper cutting titled “The Hawk On His Tricycle”, he was a local poet.

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Early Vehicles