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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Calverley, Margaret – 1971

This was a dress rehearsal for the Top Youth Club competition, the club won this title 4 times.

Carlisle Avenue

Carlisle Avenue is located off Green Lane. Photographer John Arundel.

Carlo Harrison, Written by my Auntie Mabel, (Deceased) Undated (2)

The Priory was sheltered to the north by Esholt Woods and Hollings Hill, which in those days was covered with holly trees and evergreens.

Carlton Lane

Wintry views seen from Carlton Lane, the snow transforming the area into a Christmas card scene.

Carlton Street

James Farrar titled the next three photographs as a row of stone houses at Carlton Street, Yeadon.

Carnivals – 1900 – 1976 (1)

Scene on Ivegate looking towards the High Street on the right, crowds are…

Carnivals – 1900 – 1976 (2)

A cart decorated for the Carnival which belonged to Lee & Lupton Builders. The theme…

Carnivals – 1900 – 1976 (3)

Two boys are guiding a comedy cow which was taking part in the carnival….

Carnivals – 1990 Edwardian Day (1)

Images 1 and 2: A poster advertising the event and a card with 2 stamps, this…

Carnivals – 1990 Edwardian Day (3)

A steam engine is parked near the entrance to Morrisons supermarket on the High…

Carnivals – 2022 onwards (1)

Althams Travel advertising its business with a mascot called ‘Sunny Sal’.

Carnivals 1990 – 2016 (03)

Tetley’s Brewery dray horses taking part in the carnival parade. Once used…

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Early Vehicles