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January 21, 2013

Silsden West Yorkshire

Filed under: England,United Kingdom — Tags: , , , , — needahand @ 11:25 am

Silsden West Yorkshire – A small town of approximately 8,000 inhabitants, Silsden in West Yorkshire lies in the Aire River Valley to the south-east of Skipton. A historic town, Silsden was listed in the Domesday Book and was considered the most significant village in the Craven district at this time (1086). Originally agricultural Silsden became involved in industry with the arrival of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the emergence of the Indistrial Revolution. Some of the old mills that were built during this time still remain as a testament of its former glory. Silsden is about 8.4 miles from Skipton, West Yorkshire.

See a map of Silsden here: http://www.my-towns.co.uk/silsden-map.html

November 15, 2010

Skipton North Yorkshire

Filed under: England,Travel,United Kingdom — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 10:13 am

A market town located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, Skipton is often referred to as “The Gateway to the Dales”, due to its position at the southern tip of the Yorkshire Dales, an area of great natural beauty. Dominated by its medieval castle, which was originally built by the Normans, Skipton has a number of interesting places to visit including the George Leatt Industrial and Folk Museum, the Craven Museum, and the High Corn Mill, a restored mill building. When the weather is pleasant be sure to take a stroll along the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through the town. Skipton is approximately 27 miles from Leeds.

See a map of Skipton here: http://www.my-towns.co.uk/skipton-map.html

And the latest Skipton weather here: http://www.my-towns.co.uk/skipton-weather.html

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