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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Johnston, Percy PC – 1920s

PC Johnston was one of the area’s policemen in the 1920s.

Jones, May & Nina (Mac Sisters) – c1930s

May Jones and her sister Nina performed as the Mac Sisters, although she is on her own in…

Jordan, R – 1975

>R Jordan was President of the Aireborough and Horsforth Museum Society 1975-1976,…

Jordan, Reg – 1930

…The location was the White Swan cricket ground, Yeadon greengrocer Fred…

Joseph Croft & Sons – 1910

The location of this photo is unknown. The horse and dray belong to Joseph Croft & Sons of Yeadon, local carriers. A number of people are posing for the camera, …

Kaye, Allan – 1950s

Greengrocer Allen Kaye with his two sons Douglas and Barry, the boy on the bicycle to the left is…

Keep Fit – c1920

Three men who were part of a keep fit group. The man on the left is…

Keighley, Willie – Undated

Mr Keighley was a professional dancer, his wife was Amy Parker. She was connected…

Kenion, William – c1880

William Kenion lived at Willow Cottage, Sandy Way, Yeadon. He was an influential figure in the religious…

Kilburn, Sam & Family – c1930s Onwards

…Seated in the middle, on the left Hannah Mariah Kilburn, then Mrs Edwards, the woman and…

Killerby, Mr & Mrs Alfred – 1958

Mr Alfred Killerby is smartly dressed in a 3 piece suit, topped off with a traditional flat cap…

King Street

Bunting is stretched across King Street to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI on the 12th May 1937.

King, Fred – 1945

May 1945, V E Day, Yeadon. Party held outside 27 Gill Lane, names…

Kirk Lane (1)

On the left is the corner with Whackhouse Lane, James Ives & Sons, Leafield Mill and chimney are next to the cottage(s).

Kirk Lane (2)

The old signage (just visible) shows it was the Post Office, in 2015 this had been an empty shop for over 5 years, now a private house (2021). On the…

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Early Vehicles