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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Yeadon Events

Aireborough at Work & Play

An exhibition of local services and businesses, Councillor William Hudson is pointing to a display of tiles.

Annual Feast Week

Central to the view is a roundabout with striped awning, just outside the ride, …

Band of Hope – 1894

A Band of Hope rally on Albert Square. The Band of Hope was founded in Leeds in 1847, it was…

Barrage Balloon 1939-1945

A grainy photo showing a barrage balloon no doubt placed there to protect the…

Blue Plaque – Jonathan Peate

“Aireborough Civic Society are pleased to announce the unveiling of a Blue Plaque…

Boundary Stone – 1984

The boundary stone was reinstated after the original wall it had stood against was…

Carnivals – 1900 – 1976 (1)

Scene on Ivegate looking towards the High Street on the right, crowds are…

Carnivals – 1900 – 1976 (2)

A cart decorated for the Carnival which belonged to Lee & Lupton Builders. The theme…

Carnivals – 1900 – 1976 (3)

Two boys are guiding a comedy cow which was taking part in the carnival….

Carnivals – 1990 Edwardian Day (1)

Images 1 and 2: A poster advertising the event and a card with 2 stamps, this…

Carnivals – 1990 Edwardian Day (3)

A steam engine is parked near the entrance to Morrisons supermarket on the High…

Carnivals – 2022 onwards (1)

Althams Travel advertising its business with a mascot called ‘Sunny Sal’.

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Early Vehicles