Dean Brothers - three generations of Ilkley builders
The Station, 2 Station Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HA
The Dean brothers - often known as Isaac and Thomas - come into Ilkley by 1860 to work on the extension to All Saints Church and build the Crescent Hotel. After the land sales begin in 1867 they are able to build business and terrace houses, including a pair for themselves. By 1885 they are building a steam laundry and Ilkley's first indoor swimming pool. In 1890s they build the new Ilkley Grammar School and a covered shopping arcade and elegant shops on the new shopping street - The Grove.
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 2pm
Location & directions
The Station, 2 Station Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HA
- Contact on day:
- Alex Cockshott
- Telephone number:
- +441943601561
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Ring contact at number below
- Booking contact name:
- Alex Cockshott
- Booking telephone number:
- +441943601561
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
There are accessible toilets in the Central Car Park and All Saints Church. There is pay parking and many cafes.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
