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Committee 2008
The Society was set up in November 2004, following the Centenary of Keighley Library. Although there has been a family history society for some time, it was felt that a dedicated local history society would benefit Keighley and help to preserve and strengthen our vast and varied Heritage.
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month, in the Local Studies Library in Keighley Library. Regular speakers give us the benefit of their expertise in their specialist area of local history and we are up-dated on Society business.
Members can adopt their own project, or simply attend meetings, whichever they feel most comfortable with and everyone of any age group is welcome.
We are all of varying degrees of experience in historical research. Help will be given and guidance from a fellow member or the Reference Library staff would be available.
Our aims are both to preserve recent history and to research and preserve findings on longer term history.
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Laurence Brocklesby - Chairman
I was born in Hull in 1927 the eldest of 9 children. We were evacuated to Crosshills in 1943 after our house was damaged in an air-raid. I served in the Army for three and a half years and I married in 1952. We had 4 children before we moved to Keighley. I have lived at Beechcliffe for 40 years. My wife passed away 14 years ago. I was on Glusburn Parish Council for 3 years. I have been a member of Keighley Angling Club since 1943 and am now the Club President I am also a Vice President of Keighley Disabled Peoples Centre. I am at present the Deputy Mayor of Keighley Town Council and have been a Councillor since May 2003. I am a member of Keighley Family History Society and several other Clubs. I am also interested in Local History and enjoy gardening.
laurence@keighleyhistory.org.uk
01535 216321
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Edith Thompson - Treasurer
Having reached a 'certain age' I now work part time as an Accounts/Payroll Administrator so I find I have more time to follow my interests. History was always a favourite subject and since starting to delve into my family history several years back, local history has become more important. It seems to be taking over my life as I am attending Bradford University part time to study for a degree in Local and Regional Studies. When not reading or 'surfing the net' I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and the rest of my family
edith@keighleyhistory.org.uk
01535 600713
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Jan Perkins - Archivist & Web Designer
After bringing up a family - I decided to join the local history society as I enjoy anything to do with history i.e. family history/ local history especially my much loved hometown of Keighley. I have 6 beautiful grandchildren. I enjoy photography and always have a digital camera in my handbag. For the last year I have had the Privilege of being Deputy Mayoress for Keighley
Although my ancestry could not be more varied. Devon and Cornwall, The Royal Forest of Dean, Derbyshire Bedfordshire, Worcestershire & Warwickshire - I will always be a Yorkshire/Keighley girl at heart.
I have numerous books, postcards etc on the area., enjoy computer related projects AND absolutely love world travel.
I enjoy working on the web pages, the archives and newsletter.
jan@keighleyhistory.org.uk
01535 661185
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Bernard Peel - Secretary
Born Shipley, farmer's son, lived in Wilsden until age 9 when moved to Timble in Washburndale. Following school, Prince Henry's Grammar School Otley, worked in Civil Service for 40 years in Leeds, London and Blackpool. BA Honours degree with OU. Moved to Cross Hills following retirement and now does voluntary work for Glusburn Institute, The Yorkshire Dales Society and Bolton Abbey Estates. Also member of Skipton and Craven History Society and Craven and Pendle Geological Society.
Married with one son and 2 grandchildren.
Primary interests are in geology and geography, no formal training in history. Author of "Keighley's Tarn published in May 2007. Currently researching the Quaternary Glaciations in the Yorkshire Dales.
bernard@keighleyhistory.org.uk
01535 636117
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Joyce Ashworth - Organiser
I’ve been in business for many years in Keighley trading as Goodyarns knitting wools and haberdashery. I was involved in various groups in the town and principally the Gala Committee. I’m now retired and live in Gargrave but my interests are still in Keighley.
e-mao; joash@madasafish.com
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