'A History of Aireborough' film to be shown at November meeting


'A History of Aireborough' film to be shown at November meeting

Chair of the civic society Clive Woods, said: "It dates from 2002 and was produced by local historian Mark Saville, who sadly passed away quite recently.

"The film begins over 3,000 years ago with a local Bronze Age site. It then visits our local Roman road, followed by the events of 1066. We then find out about the major families, the lives of locals in Medieval times and the importance of Kirkstall Abbey and Esholt Priory to the people in this area.

"Sheep and textiles then changed everything culminating in the Industrial Revolution, many factories - and the population grew rapidly.

"Finally, we reach modern times (2002). Since then, there have been many changes and the amount may surprise you.

"As far as I am aware this film is the only one ever made about Aireborough.

"After the interval we hope to premier a short film about Thwaites Watermill in South Leeds. Sadly, this important industrial museum was closed by Leeds City Council last spring to save some money. A member of our Rawdon Local History Group visited the mill on its last day, and made a film about the mill and its history."

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