Platform One in the pre-nationalisation era.
Information signs announce ‘NER’ trains to Leeds via Arthington and ‘LMR’ trains to Bradford; with trains to Skipton departing from Platform Three.
A parade on Station Road during King George V’s Coronation celebrations in 1911
The extent of the uncovered section of the station can be seen; with the goods yard adjacent to the road and a considerable number of passenger carriages along the platforms.
In the distance can be seen the old Fire Station tower, the footbridge over the railway, the engine shed and the former Ilkley Brewery.
The ‘Winter gardens’, opened in 1914, was built on the site of the small park seen on the bottom right of the picture.
Platforms Two, Three and Four circa 1900
After the extension of the line to Skipton in 1888 the station became busier –with departures and arrivals to and from places to the west as well as the east.
A general view of the station, taken from Platform One and looking across towards Platforms Two, Three and Four shows passengers awaiting their train under the glazed roof.
Platform One circa 1900
The carriages to the right are on a third track running between Platforms One and Two. This was used to marshal rolling stock waiting to be put into service.