A-Z of Ilkley: Places-People-History, Hunnebell 9781398104884 Free Shipping.+

Name: A-Z of Ilkley: Places-People-History, Hunnebell 9781398104884 Free Shipping.+
Brand: Amberley Publishing

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There is evidence of human settlement at Ilkley in prehistoric and Roman times but the town grew rapidly in the nineteenth century when it became well known as a fashionable spa town, accessible to visitors by the new railway system.The town\u2019s Victorian legacy is still in evidence in many of its buildings, enhanced by its wide streets and floral displays. The town lies in Wharfedale in Yorkshire, adjacent to the moor, subject of the song: \u2018On Ilkla Moor bah\u2019t \u2018at\u2019. The scenic landscape and roads around Ilkley and the steep climb to the Cow and Calf Rocks have become well known internationally through the staging of the Tour de France passing through Ilkley and the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race. The town is also home to the oldest Literature Festival in the north of England.This fascinating\n\nA-Z of Ilkley\nPlaces-People-History\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPleas;