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
7. Ilkley in 1998
Nigel Mortimer leads an alien tour on Ilkley Moor in August 1998. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Ilkley in 1998
Pupils from Ghyll Royd School their charity shoe boxes in November 1998.
Pictured are Rebby Tapsell, Morgan Blizzard, Aiden Davey, William Heathcote, James Thompson and Nusrat Mahmood. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Ilkley in 1998
Cricket legend Fred Trueman visited Betty's Tea Rooms in October 1998 to launch his new book Dales Journey. Photo: Justin Lloyd
10. Ilkley in 1998
Hundreds of children gathered at Riverside Gardens in October 1998 to take part in the BBC Children in Need annual Toddle. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Ilkley in 1998
Sara Chesters Dench, owner of the African Art Company in Ilkley with some recent artefacts . Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. Ilkley in 1998
Visitors view the watercolours at the British Watercolour Society and British Society of Miniaturists Art Show at the Kings Hall in November 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme