A look through the archives of the Ilkley Gazette.

Aireborough thespians strike a pose in costumes

Aireborough thespians strike a pose in costumes

1:48pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

These thespians struck a pose for the cameras when they were performing in Aireborough back in 1958. Unfortunately no record survives of the name of the play they were staging, but the characters depicted are gondoliers and their wives.

First train journey from Ilkley and body found in river at Addingham

1:44pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

125 Years Ago – 1888

Convalescing at new Ilkley hospital bowling green

The bowling green at Ilkley Hospital and Convalescent Home in the 1940s

2:51pm Thursday 9th May 2013

The opening of a new bowling green at Ilkley Hospital and Convalescent Home was captured for posterity in this shot. No date is given but it is thought it dates back to the 1940s.

Schoolboys receive bravery awards for rescue from frozen river Wharfe

2:47pm Thursday 9th May 2013

125 Years Ago – 1888

Scarlet fever breaks out and dog shot in the act of sheep worrying

This line-up of children was a class from the Ilkley National School, with their teachers. The picture is thought to have been taken circa 1910

12:59pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

125 years ago – 1888

Burley-in-Wharfedale Miss Young Conservative 1963

Burley-in-Wharfedale Miss Young Conservative 1963

1:03pm Thursday 25th April 2013

These young women lined up for a photo when they took part in a Miss Young Conservative competition at Burley-in-Wharfedale in 1963.

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club team photo 1932-33

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club team photo 1932-33

12:59pm Thursday 25th April 2013

This team photograph at Ben Rhydding Hockey Club was taken 80 years ago.

Eight-legged cat arrives late but sadly only survives for a few hours

12:56pm Thursday 25th April 2013

125 Years Ago – 1888

Menston Mental Hospital football team wins 1920s trophy

Menston Mental Hospital AFC 1927-1928

2:21pm Thursday 18th April 2013

These proud looking footballers had clearly won a very impressive trophy back in the 1920s.

Water supply found at farm thanks to well at village previously thought dry

2:14pm Thursday 18th April 2013

125 Years Ago – 1888

More Across the Years»






Essential Links



Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree