BOTH these photographs were taken in the 1960s and show presentations.

In the first, the very pleased looking schoolboy - thought to be Garry Neill Harrop - was photographed in 1963 for the Wharfedale Observer. He is pictured on a bike which he appears to have won in a Weetabix competition.

In the second, in 1961 Mr C G Hodges was presented with a certificate to mark his retirement after 40 years service to the Savings’ Movement.

Also pictured at Ilkley Town Hall were (left to right) John Dean, Regional Commissioner; Mrs M A Tiley, secretary of the Ilkley Committee; Mr H C Oldham, the new chairman; Mr C G Hodges, the retiring chairman; Mr J T Cooper, District Commissioner; Mr C A Harrison, regional member; Mr W L Dewhirst, vice-chairman; Coun J R Armistead, President (Chairman of Ilkley UDC), and Mr T H Lusher , assembly member.

First World War bulletins by Richard Thackrah: Ilkley Auxiliary Military Hospital gives thanks for gifts of clothes.

‘C’ Company 17th West Yorkshire Regiment gave concert in Kings Hall in aid of Ilkley Coronation and Red Cross Hospitals.

Two Leeds lads are sent to Industrial School and bound over to keep the peace after stealing a horse and cart and riding to Ilkley via Shipley where they stole two lambs.

War service for Women - clerkesses to replace males in courts, railway offices, banks, commercial offices and business schools.

Four members of 17th West Yorkshire Regiment stationed at Ilkley are charged at Otley Police Court of being absentees without leave. All the men remanded to await an escort.