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Why this person is known: English architect and designer (1883-1974)
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- Stephen McKay, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Ward, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Betty Longbottom, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gerald England, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kevin Waterhouse, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Glazzard, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- habiloid, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Ilkley StationListed building · 42 ydExplorer Tom Ilkley Station in Bradford is waiting for a train that never came. Listed building, no entry guaranteed. Take a picture of the platform for me, will you? Don't wait too long!
Crescent HotelListed building · 135 ydExplorer Tom Crescent Hotel in Bradford is having a bit of an identity crisis. One minute it's here, next minute it's Ilkley. Classic tourist trap energy. Don't let the name fool you into checking in.
Ilkley Toy MuseumMuseum · 140 ydExplorer Tom Ilkley Toy Museum in Bradford is full of plastic joy from decades past. I bet there’s a doll that judges your haircut. Find the scariest toy and show me its creepy face!
Mill GhyllWood · 219 ydExplorer Tom Mill Ghyll in Bradford used to have a mill, but now only the water remembers. The sound of rushing water might be louder than you expect. Listen closely and describe the noise to me when you get back!
Manor House Art Gallery and MuseumMuseum · 297 ydExplorer Tom Manor House Art Gallery and Museum is sitting on top of a Roman Fort, so there are layers of history stacked like a messy cake. Take a photo of that architectural mess!
The Manor HouseMemorial · 299 ydExplorer Tom The Manor House has been around since the 14th Century, which means it's probably tired and wants a nap. Peek through the windows and see if anyone's asleep inside.
Olicana Roman FortArchaeological place · 300 ydExplorer Tom Olicana Roman Fort in Bradford is an ancient mystery. Was it even called Olicana? Who knows! Go dig into the history and see if you can find any Roman leftovers.
Site of Roman Fort, Ilkley.Scheduled monument · 305 ydExplorer Tom Site of Roman Fort, Ilkley in Bradford is missing its walls, which is annoying. Just a site now. But imagine the gladiator fights here! Probably not. Still cool. Find the spot and take a picture for the history book!
River Wharfe water quality at New Brook Street Bridge, IlkleyVisitor information · 444 ydExplorer Tom River Wharfe water quality at New Brook Street Bridge, Ilkley is checking its own reflection in the murky depths. Apparently it's doing quite well, or maybe just tired. Keep an eye out for any suspiciously clean fish!
The Panorama Rocks, IlkleyVisitor information · 546 ydExplorer Tom The Panorama Rocks, Ilkley in Bradford offers views that make you feel small. Great for humility! Stand up straight and pretend you own the place, even if the rocks disagree with your stance.
_-_Queen's_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4096491.jpg/250px-Parish_Ghyll_Walk_(footpath)_-_Queen's_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4096491.jpg "Photo: Betty Longbottom, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Parish GhyllWood · 823 ydExplorer Tom Parish Ghyll in Bradford is doing its best spooky impression on that Queen's Road path. I bet there’s a very stern vicar watching you from the trees. Don’t look up!
Ilkley CemeteryCemetery · 862 ydExplorer Tom Ilkley Cemetery is probably where the fashionable locals went to cool off after the spa. Bring a towel just in case someone starts sunbathing on a headstone.
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