A WELL-KNOWN figure in the British Legion in Aireborough has died in the run up to Armistice Day.

George Robertson, 93, was the Chairman of the Guiseley Branch of the British Legion and was active in their work over the years. He was particularly involved in the poppy collection where he was a much loved figure stationed in Yeadon Morrisons. He died on November 2.

In recent times he was a driving force behind the introduction of a wartime memorial at the Methodist Church in Yeadon but he did not live to see it unveiled on Armistice Day.

Mr Robertson was a Bevin Boy during the the Second World War and told many stories of the hardships he faced during that time in his life.

He lived and worked all his life in Yeadon and Guiseley and in his younger days played football for Rawdon Old Boys and Guiseley, and cricket for Rawdon and Netherfield Sports in Guiseley.

When he retired from playing cricket he gave back to the sport by umpiring for 49 years in the Airedale and Wharfedale League where he was a well known character. He also coached the junior section at Yeadon CC and was recognised by being made a life member of the club.

In his late 60s he took up long distance walking with Harrogate Ramblers where he made many new friends. In later life he enjoyed playing dominoes, bingo and dancing.

Mr Robertson was a familiar sight at Remembrance events alongside his friend Ernest Carr who died in May at the age of 103.