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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Wray Family – c1918

This photo was donated by Melvyn Wray who also supplied the names together with Steve…

Wright, Jim – 1982

Aireborough Historical Society Trip. A trip to Shrewsbury, Jim Wright is taking a photo.

WW1 1914 – 1918 (1)

War Bonds appeal target on the wall of the Yeadon Water Works Co. Offices. The…

WW1 1914 – 1918 (2)

Two medals which were awarded to Clifford Barker Windus for service during the 1914-18 War….

WW1 Memorial

In 1993 Yeadon’s WWI Memorial was found in Horsforth. (Where in Horsforth has not been recorded.)

WW2 1939 – 1945 (1)

This photo was taken outside Albert Mill which was being used as a Command

WW2 1939 – 1945 (2)

Two plaques awarded to Aireborough during the Second World War, previously kept…

Yeadon & Guiseley Gas Company (1)

I just thought that I would open with this lovely photograph taken on a glass slide by Ernest E Slater and titled…

Yeadon & Guiseley Gas Company (2)

The following two photographs are of the gasometers at the company premises.

Yeadon and Guiseley Secondary School, 1910 – 1937 (1)

In 1906 representatives from Yeadon, Guiseley, Rawdon and Menston Councils met to discuss the building of a secondary…

Yeadon and Guiseley Secondary School, 1910 – 1937 (2)

An Easter ramble to Timble for pupils. On the back row, left to right – F E Rogers,…

Yeadon and Guiseley Secondary School, 1910 – 1937 (3)

The 1st Eleven Football Team, on the back row, left to right are: – E Gannly, W Hanson,…

Yeadon Dam (7)

January 2013: At first glance this appears to be a black and white photo until the eye falls on the building to the left! The icy greys, blacks and frost give a chilly, …

Yeadon, Edward, – Undated

At the back left to right: Sam Kilburn (Snr), Edward Yeadon, Emily Clayton (nee Kilburn), Hercliffe Clayton.

Yeadon, Eva – c1912

A beautiful portrait of Eva Yeadon (Mrs Hawarth).

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