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
13. Ilkley in 1998
Colin Wilkinson from Menston takes aim at the Aire & Wharfedale Archers annual shoot at Hebers Ghyll Wood in June 1998. Photo: Graham Lindley
14. Ilkley in 1998
Amy Stephenson (right) an art student at Bradford and Ilkley Community College celebrates her 95th birthday with her tutor Caroline Hardaker looking at some of the paintings in the Bolton Royd Gallery at the campus. Photo: Gary Longbottom
15. Ilkley in 1998
White Wells Cottages had new owners who were hoping to make it more of an tourist attraction. Photo: James Hardisty
16. Ilkley in 1998
Fashion designer Paul Costelloe chats to members of the audience at his fashion show at Clairmont in March 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. Ilkley in 1998
David Harrison sent out a message in a bottle whilst he was near Greenland on a cruise . He received a return postcard from the Hebrides where the bottle turned up.
18. Ilkley in 1998
Vanessa Gibson pictured in the dressing room area of the newly-refurbished Ilkley Playhouse in December 1998.