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Yeadon, West Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Yeadon, West Yorkshire

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Yeadon, West Yorkshire history

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Early times

The name comes from Old English gæh and dūn meaning steep hill. It was one of three hill settlements: Rawdon, Yeadon and Baildon.

Medieval Period

It was part of the Kingdom of Elmet until overrun by the Anglo-Saxons who transferred religion to Guiseley by building a church and divided Yeadon into two areas with Saxon lords (thegns) After the Norman conquest the two manors were taken from their Saxon Lords. Much of the area was later acquired by Bolton Priory and Kirkstall Abbey who exerted considerable power until the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Later history

The area prospered during the 17th century, with 93 hearths (i.e. fireplace with chimney) recorded. The town was no more divided and had a significant social organization with Poor relief and a Constable. The population rose rapidly from 1,695 in 1801 to 4,109 in 1851 and 7,396 in 1891.

20th century onwards

Increasing social unrest and labour disputes in the early 20th century led to a major lockout and hunger marches in 1913. In 1937 it became part of the Aireborough district, being the most populous township of over ten thousand.

Yeadon, West Yorkshire geography / climate

The main town is on a hill with south facing slope into the Aire valley. The geology is sandstone and millstone grit, which has been extensively quarried and used for buildings, with impervious shale and clay to the north. Leeds Bradford Airport occupies the high plateau of Yeadon Moor to the east.

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Best Yeadon, West Yorkshire places to visit

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Yeadon, West Yorkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Yeadon, West Yorkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Yeadon, West Yorkshire’s information audio spots:

Leeds Trinity University Leeds Trinity University is a public university in Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire. It was originally established to provide qualified teachers to Catholic schools. The institution became a university college in 2009 after gaining the right to award its own degrees. The university is a member of the Cathedrals Group and Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Yeadon, West Yorkshire The majority of the town sits in the Otley and Yeadon ward of Leeds City Council and the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency. A southern part of the area is situated in the Guiseley and Rawdon ward and the Pudsey constituency. Leeds Bradford International Airport is located immediately east of the town.

Thackley A.F.C. Thackley A.F. play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Home ground is The ‘Thank You Key Workers Stadium at Dennyfield’ Primary colours of club are red and white.

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