Ilkley Civic Society Recent Articles

New Blue Plaque unveiled

The Ilkley Civic Society has unveiled a new blue plaque at Verbeia Grange, formerly Troutbeck, one of Ilkley's Hydros, later a hotel and nursing home. This...

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Before and After at Ilkley Cemetery

Examples of the great work done by the The Friends of Ilkley Cemetery during August. They are volunteers and normally meet weekly for an hour or so most...

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Grove Spa Bollards refreshed

As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Ilkley Civic Society recently obtained consent to repaint the two remaining stone pillars that were...

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Eastern Hydros Walk

Ilkley Civic Society Heritage Walk – Eastern Hydros

On Saturday July 25 at 2pm we meet at the junction of Cowpasture Road and Wheatley Road.  We shall be remembering Marlborough House and Stoney Lea Hydros.

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We shall take a look at Rockwood Hydro, Troutbeck and finish the walk with a visit to Craiglands. At Craiglands we shall explore the hydropathic architecture. In the bar there will be an exhibition about earlier times at the Craiglands. We welcome people to share their memories of Craiglands.

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Please note part of the walk will be on a moorside path which is uneven and currently quite overgrown in places.

Alex Cockshott

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