The Society was founded in 1957 to record and preserve the history of Aireborough, which consists of:-
- Yeadon
- Guiseley
- Rawdon
- Carlton
- Hawksworth and the area which was covered by Menston Hospital
Saturday 28th March 2020
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Initially Yeadon was part of Guiseley Parish with worshippers making their way down to St Oswald’s Church which was built between 1150 -1200, eventually St Johns, Henshaw, was erected as a Chapel of Ease, that is a church or similar built for the convenience of those who had to travel a distance to the parish church.
St Andrews served the needs of those who lived in the upper area of the town, designed by Thomas & Francis Healey in Arts & Crafts style it opened in 1890.
Church and Chapel played a great part in the lives of people, providing for spiritual needs, entertainment and social life: choirs, Scouts, bible classes, concerts, pantomimes, sports, teas and trips, all ages were catered for.
The annual Whitsuntide processions are still remembered, in 1912 400 took part led by a band, trips by charabanc ranged from Edinburgh to Beachy Head!
By 2015 congregations had dwindled, the Grade II listed C of E Church was renovated and became the New Life Community Church, the vicarage is now a private home. Research & Text by Christine lovedale