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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Gill, Harry – 1965

…The boy in the middle of the back row is holding a pair of clubs. Harry Gill is on the left and…

Gillingham Family – 1940s Onward

An Army photo with Andrew Gillingham on the right..

Girt, Bob (Deceased) – 2012

Bob was the son of Robert John Girt and Mabel Enid Louise, apart from serving in the Army during the 2nd World War he…

Girt, Joyce – 2001/2

Aireborough Historical Society Trip. Members who visited Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, Yorkshire.

Girt, Lionel – 1954

Photo taken in Malaya, perched on an Army vehicle are George L Routh on the left, Lionel Girt is the…

Girt, Robert J – Undated

Robert J Girt, a chief engineer is on the left, one of the other men is Sam Millington….

Glendinning, Richard – 1971

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

Good Samaritans Lodge

Possibly in one of the local Chapels, a group of girls with their dolls….

Goyea, Mick & Paul – 1970s

…received prizes including Mick and Paul Goya seated 2nd row, 1st left and 3rd row, 1st left.

Grange Avenue

Grange Avenue seen from the High Street….

Grange House

This building was demolished in 1973, the photograph was taken by Stephen M Teale. A note states “Teale Residence, Grange Estate”.

Gravestone of William Murgatroyd

William Murgatroyd known as “Billy Murg”. An enterprising man who put Yeadon as a town on the map. Owner of Moorfield Mill, which was on…

Gray, Peter – 2021

A presentation to Peter Gray by Air Training Corps.

Greaves Plumbers

Greaves old plumbers shop, at Christmas time the shop window would be decorated with a wonderful tableau which was lit at night. It was a beacon …

Green Lane

A ginnel or alleyway connecting Green Lane to Cricketers Green.

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