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Aireborough Urban District Council 1937 - 1974
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Aireborough Urban District Council |
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1937 to 1974 |
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Rawdon |
Photo ID
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M136 |
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Aireborough Urban District Council - 1937
A group photograph of the first Aireborough Urban District Council (AUDC),taken outside Micklefield House.
In 1937, AUDC, was formed by the amalgamation of Yeadon, Guiseley and Rawdon and it was decided to use Micklefield House as the Council Headquarters. |
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Photo ID V57 |
Aireborough Urban District Council - 1940
AUDC Sign & Fairfield Plaque (1940)
On the
left, a sign which would have been displayed at Micklefield House "Offices
of the Aireborough Urban District Council".
On the right a small
wood backed plaque: "Municipality of
Fairfield. The Council of the Municipality of
Fairfield. Presented to Aireborough Urban
District Council. By Alderman Schofield, JP. Former Manager on Behalf of Fairfield ? ?
Australia"
Does anyone know why this plaque was given to Aireborough? What is the connection between Fairfield and Aireborough? |
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Aireborough Urban District Council - 1950s
On the back row from left to right: the 3rd man is Donald Best, then William Hudson, 7th is Rowland Hardwick, 8th Jack Richardson (father of Jean Richardson). The 10th man is Jack Prince and the 15th, Sydney Rhodes.
On the front row from left to right: 2nd lady is Elsie Hutchinson, in the centre is Chairman Reg Finch.
The photo was donated by Jean Richardson. |
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Photo ID G187 |
Aireborough Urban District Council - 1968
Members of AUDC, the Chairman was John F Ambler, on his left is Councillor William Hudson. The Vice Chairman was F G Allerton.
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Photo ID J474 |
Aireborough Urban District Council - 1969
A group photo of the AUDC.
The Chairman in the centre of the front row is F G Allerton, on his immediate right is William Hudson then John Ambler.
Photographer Bryan Waite donated by his family. |
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Photo ID K245 |
The new Chairman of AUDC was Mr F G Allerton. The retiring Chairman Mr John Ambler on Mr Allerton's right.
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Photo ID K246 |
Here a group of Councillors with John Ambler seated on the left, Mr Allerton in the centre and on his right is Mrs Elsie Mitchell.
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Photo ID K247 |
Mr Ambler handing over the chain of office to Mr Allerton.
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Photo ID FB200
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Aireborough Urban District Council - 1971/72
Aireborough Council ceased to be
when Aireborough was taken into the Leeds Metropolitan District in 1974.
Fifth from the left in the 2nd row is David Wild, the Chairman was Herbert
Watling Freeman.
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Photo ID FBA168 |
Aireborough Urban District Council - 1973
Councillors and workmen from the buildings and repairs section of the AUDC on their annual outing.
Donated by Jean Dean.
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Previous Comments: |
Re J474
Neil Hardisty
Standing between councillors Hudson and Allerton is Col. Watson who was
the bursar at Woodhouse Grove School.
18 August 2017
Graham Branston
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.
18 August 2017
valryan85a
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.
18 August 2017
Maggie Hudson
As I am married to Bill Hudson, we can actually name most of the
gathering.
18 August 2017
Tricia
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.
04 September 2017
allserene
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'.
04 September 2017
Anne Verina Bishop
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
01 January 2021
Tom
Does anybody know much about the Barcroft building what was the
educational offices in the 60’s?
07 January 2021
AdminJack609
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.
08 January 2021
AdminJack609
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
09 January 2021
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Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 31 January 2021.
Last updated: 31 January 2021. |
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