Aireborough Explained

Aireborough
Start:1 April 1937
End:31 March 1974
Membership Title1:County
Membership1:West Riding of Yorkshire

Aireborough is the name of a UK census ward, which was named "the most average place in England and Wales", following studies arising from the 2001 census.[3]

Background

In 1936, the urban district councils of Guiseley, Yeadon and Rawdon, along with smaller settlements belonging to Wharfedale Rural District, decided to form a new autonomous Urban District Council covering a similar to the former ancient Parish of Guiseley. The name Aireborough was adopted to reflect the equality of all townships included in the district and "wipe out old jealousies, and concentrate on the problems ahead, working together as a team".[4] On 1 April 1937, the urban district came into being. Aireborough Urban District was subsumed by Leeds metropolitan borough under the 1974 local government reorganisation.[5]

Current usage

The name Aireborough has been used by many official bodies or organisations. Yeadon and Guiseley Secondary School was renamed Aireborough Grammar School in 1937 (when the Urban District was formed) and retained the name until its closure in 1991[6] – the names of the different townships emblazoned on the school frontage are now set into the stone wall opposite Nunroyd Park. The Royal Mail has an Aireborough delivery office.[7]

Community organisations using the name include:

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aireborough UD Local Government District . A Vision of Britain through Time . GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth . 15 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Chapter 16 Local Government. A History of Rawdon . C W Willcock . 15 September 2023.
  3. News: Just an average day in Average Town. BBC News. Ryan. Dilley. 21 August 2003. 3 February 2006.
  4. News: Guiseley District to be called Aireborough. 12 January 2016. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 2 December 1936. http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/. 12 January 2016. 15.
  5. Web site: About us Aireborough Civic Society. aireboroughcivicsociety.org.uk. 5 June 2010 . 12 January 2016.
  6. News: Chew . Michelle . Fond memories of Aireborough Grammar School . 30 August 2018 . Wharfedale Observer . 12 August 2010.
  7. Web site: Royal Mail Delivery Office opening times Royal Mail Group Ltd . services.royalmail.com . 30 August 2018.
  8. News: Leigh . Debbie . Desperate plea as Aireborough Civic Society membership plummets... . 30 August 2018 . Yorkshire Evening Post . 25 October 2006.
  9. News: Lomax . Claire . Aireborough Fundraising Group raise £100,000 for Marie Curie . 30 August 2018 . Wharfedale Observer . 23 June 2017.
  10. News: Fallen Heroes of Aireborough . 30 August 2018 . Ilkley Gazette . 7 August 2018.
  11. News: McIntyre . Annette . Flooding in Aireborough and Horsforth prompts calls to think again about proposed house building . 30 August 2018 . Wharfedale Observer . 30 December 2015.
  12. News: Lomax . Claire . Aireborough pupils showcase their artistic talents . 30 August 2018 . Wharfedale Observer . 4 July 2016.
  13. News: Cluster forms to bring child services together . 30 August 2018 . Yorkshire Evening Post . 22 November 2008.
  14. News: Pickup . Oliver . Crowdfunding transformed this rugby club . 30 August 2018 . The Telegraph . 9 February 2018.
  15. News: Westby . Nick . Gold medal not likely to hold back Brownlee's ambition - have your say . 30 August 2018 . Yorkshire Post . 26 February 2013.
  16. News: Michelle is first female shooting champion . 30 August 2018 . Keighley News . 23 August 2007.
  17. News: Seton . Jim . Aireborough Camera Club competition winners . 30 August 2018 . Ilkley Gazette . 1 June 2018.
  18. News: Lomax . Claire . Rotary Club of Aireborough – annual brass band concert . 30 August 2018 . Wharfedale Observer . 15 September 2017.

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