Ilkley, West View Park 1906
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In the middle of West View Park, opposite the paddling pool, was the bandstand. Here at the turn of the century visitors were entertained by Pierrot shows and bands. To the left is Wells House. The gardens, devoid of the bandstand since the 1960s, are now enjoying a new lease of life as the Darwin Gardens, named after Charles Darwin, a visitor to Wells House in 1859. He was staying in Ilkley when his book 'The Origin of Species' was published in November 1859.
An extract from Ilkley Town and City Memories.
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