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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Fountain (1)

n image taken pre 1902 of Victoria Avenue and it is thought that it is the same image as shown below (G088) with the building on the left not shown presumed demolished.

Fountain (2)

eadon Fountain, its disappearance during WW2 gave rise to a mystery as to its fate.

Frankland, George Slater – c1914

George’s service record still exists and gives further details. He attested on December 1st 1915 in…

Freak Weather (1)

This snow scene was Hawthorn Avenue during the severe winter of 1933.

Freak Weather (2)

The Lane is flooded, probably the huge storm which hit the area in July 1968….

Fundraising

Two photos taken in the garden of a house on Benton Avenue, it was a fundraising…

G T Harrison, Tinsmith – c1915

Van belonging to G T Harrison, manufacturer of Photographic Lamps and other Metal-Ware. He based his…

Garden Parties

This image was taken on a glass slide by E E Slater of Hopeville, he…

Garland, Brian – 1970

The principals in this production of Iolanthe were, from left to right : Terry Lupton, Jean…

Garnette, Barry – 1945

Party held outside 27 Gill Lane, names supplied by John Hopkinson who donated the photo.

General Elections

General Election day in 1910, a Liberal government was already in power, Henry…

German, Howard – c1951

A photograph of Howard aged about 4, so that would make it around 1951.

Gill Lane (1)

An early view of Gill Lane, to the left the edge of Dinsdale Buildings can be seen.

Gill Lane (2)

ill Beck on Gill Lane provides a pleasant rural image.

Gill Lane (3)

The road surface collapsed after heavy rain, the road closure ran from just past Highfield to the junction of Warm Lane / Gill Lane. It is…

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Early Vehicles