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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Denison, John – 2012

…He was given the honour of marching past the cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Day, he…

Denton, David – 1910

David “Lucky” Denton, was born in 1874, in Wakefield. He played cricket for Yorkshire…

Devonshire House

On the left are properties which front onto Town Street (The Steep). Devonshire House was once part of the Dixon Mill complex, the buildings are now converted into…

Devonshire Place

This poor quality view is from Town Hall Square to property on Devonshire Place. The houses were of a type called “blind backs”, entrance only from the front but without…

Dibb, Jackie – 1949

Group of Yeadon boys on holiday in Blackpool, they included Peter McCann,…

Dimond, Mrs – c1900

…has been discovered about the Rev. Dimond (F216), is likely to be …

Dimond, S G Rev – Undated

…was a tutor at the Methodist Training College in Richmond, Surrey. He died aged…

Dinsdale Buildings

Dinsdale Buildings are located off Gill Lane and behind a row of cottages on New Road. To the right are the premises of J B Meays butchers.

DIY & Hardware

A shop which opened 1st October 2013 on the High Street.

Doctors

A retirement cheque is being presented to Dr Ludlow. From left to right are Dr Paul Jaques,…

Dodd’s Garage

his building was originally part of Moorfield Mill, possibly the stable block. A lintel “Moorfield Mills 1877” has been preserved. It is now on the Moorfield…

Driver, Jackie – 1949

…In front are on the left, Jackie Driver who worked for Rigg’s Butchers and to the right…

Drivers Greengrocers

1933 saw exceptionally heavy snowfalls, this is Drivers Greengrocers on the High Street. The shop is closed, snow has piled up on the shopfront

East View

Seen from the High Street is East View.

Eclipse

This is an image of a partial eclipse on 20th March 2015, seen from Yeadon.

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