Railway Station, Station Rd, Ilkley, W Yorks, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
N 53° 55.475 W 001° 49.317
30U E 577358 N 5975773
A Blue plaque giving a brief history of the Railway Station.
Waymark Code: WMZV15
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/06/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member greysman
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The plaque reads

“Ilkley Railway Station. Opened in 1865, the Otley & Ilkley Joint Railway helped Ilkley's growth as a tourist and dormitory town. The line extended to Skipton from 1888 until 1965. A public campaign saved the railway to Leeds and Bradford.“
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Ilkley Civic Society

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