Aireborough UDC 1969

Standing between councillors Hudson and Allerton is Col. Watson who was the bursar at Woodhouse Grove School.

I had the pleasure of meeting William Hudson, a Councillor I respected, when I worked in the Policy Unit of Leeds City Council. He was Lord Mayor of Leeds in 1977/8.

Met William Hudson on his visits to Airedale and Wharfedale Education Offices Barcroft Yeadon where I worked in early 60s he was a lovely man who devoted so much of his time to the local community.

As I am married to Bill Hudson, we can actually name most of the gathering.

Photo 1: Mrs Edna Mitchell front row 2nd from right
Cyril Hardwick 2nd row, 2nd from right

Photo 3 Stan Southards back row 1st on left Later he was Chair of Governors at Guiseley School - following WIllie Hudson.

I worked for Aireborough UDC at Micklefield House in 1969. I got a member of staff pregnant so had to leave for a higher paying job. I joined the police which had double the pay and a free house.. I was a good plan for 6 years until I regrouped and went for my eventual career. 'Needs must'.

My late husband Raymond Norman Wear Bishop was chairman Of Aireborough UDC immediately following Frank Allerton and before Herbert Freeman. He is sitting on Cllr Allertons left in the photograph. He died in November 1973 aged 49

Does anybody know much about the Barcroft building what was the educational offices in the 60’s?

Dear Tom,
It used to be north area HQ for Leeds Library Services. When I went back to work in libraries I had an interview there and used to go on a mobile library from there starting 1978. I think it was around 1993 when library services were reorganised and vacated the building. I think it was used as offices after that. Kind Regards, Christine Lovedale, AHS.

Hi
I believe the building in the attached photo was the local Education Office until AUDC was merged into Leeds City Council. Up to this time education in the West Riding outside the large city areas was the responsibility of the WRCC (West Riding County Council) based in Wakefield. Barcroft House was the local office. I seem to remember the local education officers name was Ducker in 1950-60's. This is what I remember but it is a long time ago and needs confirmation. Philip Archdale AHS