10 hidden Ilkley secrets that even most local people don’t know

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The northern elevation of Wells House. This grand building has survived two fires, one in 1908 and one in 1951; both in the north-east turret, and both quickly brought under control.

Among the many houses built during the 1900s was Heathcote, designed by Edwin Lutyens, on Grove Road.

The former Christian Science Church, now Wells Road Business Centre.

The frontage of the former International Wool Secretariat, Valley Drive.