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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Penny Thorne Drive

Located off Gill Lane, these homes were built on the site of the old Yeadon & Guiseley Gasworks.

Philomen Slater – Memorial

Obelisk monument in Yeadon Cemetery which marks the grave of Philomen Slater, born July 4th 1823, he died aged only 55 on November 16th 1878….

Pickard, H – 1966

Mr Pickard was the 1st projectionist for the Aireborough and Horsforth Museum Society…

Pickles, Alan – 1952

Carol Stevens & Alan Pickles, seen here outside 6 Woodlea Road, which was then…

Pickles, Edwin – 1950s

Edwin Pickles at work laying pipes for the Queensway Estate.

Pilkington, Wilfred – Undated

In costume for parts in the Gypsy Princess, Elea and Wilfred are outside the cricket…

Plane Tree Hill – Bayton Lane

A view looking up towards Plane Tree Hill along Bayton Lane at the Yeadon end, behind the photographer is the Fountain on the Harrogate Road and Yeadon High Street.

Plowmans Walk

This street is located in the area behind Westfield Infant School, accessed via Crofters Lea.

Poole, James – 1882

…Yesterday morning Mr James Poole, aged 52, manager of the Yeadon Co-operative Society, committed…

Pratt, Melvin – 1949

>Group of boys having fun in Blackpool, at the back on the left is Gerald Wood, then…

Preston, Raymond Rev. – Undated

Raymond Preston was born in 1861, the youngest of 10 children. His grandfather was…

Preston, Alan – 1971

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

Preston, Dora – c1910 Onwards

Dora Preston was a contralto singer who sang in many local concerts and…

Primitive Methodist Chapel, 1875 – 1978

A group photograph of the Primitive Methodist Chapel Trustees taken outside the chapel.

Pritchett, Frances – 1922

Yeadon and Guiseley Secondary School hockey team (renamed Aireborough Grammar…

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Early Vehicles