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Ilkley, Yorkshire

Ilkley is a spa town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. It lies on the south bank of the River Wharfe in Wharfdale. It became a fashionable spa town in the 19th century. The town centre is characterised by Victorian architecture, wide streets and floral displays. The town is a tourist destination, used as a base from which to explore the famous moor and the countryside beyond. The town is within the council area of Bradford.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.924486,-1.82314
Grid Reference: SE 1171 4760
Civil Parish: Ilkley CP
Council Area: Bradford CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 23491
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ilkley,_Yorkshire_23491

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