The cast of Barbara visited the landmark to film scenes for the ITV show which starred Gwen Taylor in the title role as well as Madge Hindle, Elizabeth Carling, Sherrie Hewson and Sam Kelly. This was Ilkley in 1998, a year which featured a focus on arts and culture and fashion in LS29. Ilkley Playhouse enjoyed a refurbishment while the town hosted a raft of exhibitions as well as a fashion show by a well-known designer. READ MORE: 21 photo memories of Ilkley in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Ilkley in 1998
A helicopter begins to task of carrying stone slabs to the top of the moor at the Cow & Calf in July 1998. The stone was being used to create footpaths to halt erosion. Photo: Charles Knight
2. Ilkley in 1998
It's a frame up. Actor Chris Chittell, who played cheeky Eric Pollard in TV's Emmerdale, officially opened Ilkley Art Show in June 1998. Photo: Mike Cowling
3. Ilkley in 1998
Mark Hunnebell and Joanne Everall took the plunge in the famous White Wells Spa Cottage pool for Valentine's Day. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Ilkley in 1998
A Rover Coupe crashed through a fence on the top road from Ilkley past the Cow and Calf Rocks heading towards Guiseley in May 1998. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Ilkley in 1998
Pupils at closure threatened Ashlands First School had been making kites for Ilkley Carnival. Pictured are Keeley Burke, James Greenfield, Abby Tarrant and Ben Dunning. Photo: Graham Lindley
6. Ilkley in 1998
Inspector Alison Bennett uses a new video camera in The Grove watched by jeweller Mike Lynes, who donated it to Ilkley Police. Photo: Mel Hulme