Aireborough Civic Society has its next Community Meeting, on 29th July, Next Tuesday 7.30pm at Rawdon Library (the library Aireborough Civic Society helped save from closure in 2012!). New members and observers are especially welcome as we continue with the vision of ‘Making Aireborough a better place to live’. Aireborough Civic Society has been doing| Aireborough Civic Society
Dear Members & Friends, The History of Harrogate as a Spa – THURSDAY 26th June, 7.30pm at Rawdon Community Library This month our special guest speaker is Paul Jennings giving an illustrated talk about the Spa History of Harrogate. I heard Paul give this talk earlier in the year and found it thoroughly enlightening and entertaining. … Continue reading "The History of Harrogate as a Spa – THURSDAY 26th June, 7.30pm at Rawdon Community Library" The post The History of Harrogate as a ...| Aireborough Civic Society
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“World Famous Monuments” A journey around the world. A Talk by Eric Jackson The post  first appeared on Aireborough Civic Society.| Aireborough Civic Society
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Our last talk is a return visit by Malcolm Johnson who last year entertained us with his “Children’s Favourites” talk. This time it is the fascinating story behind the iconic Beatles album “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band”. The story includes the music from the record and is extremely entertaining – (I have seen … Continue reading "7.30pm, Tuesday 26th November at Rawdon Community Library – The Beatles “Sergeant Pepper”" The post 7.30pm, Tuesday 26th Nove...| Aireborough Civic Society
Civic Society Talk on Tuesday 24th September 2024 at Rawdon Community Library, 7.30pm ‘Stand & Deliver’ – ERIC JACKSON JP Retired Magistrate & Local Historian tells the story of ‘Gentlemen of the Road’ from Dick Turpin, who is probably the most famous of all highwaymen. His grave can be seen in the churchyard of St. … Continue reading "Stand & Deliver" The post Stand & Deliver first appeared on Aireborough Civic Society.| Aireborough Civic Society
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‘The phrase “Industrial Revolution” can be interpreted in many ways. It is not simply a matter of technical innovation, but also of the economic, social and political changes which were made possible by the revolution in technology.’[i] Lying upon the banks of the River Aire, Leeds finds itself in no unlucky geographical position. Since 1816,| Aireborough Civic Society