THE BAND was conducted by Richard Whiteley against a backdrop of Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf rocks when this photograph was taken 20 years ago.

The TV presenter and journalist, was known to millions as the presenter of Countdown - and became a familiar face to audiences around the world after being bitten by a ferret in a notorious clip from Calendar. Mr Whiteley, who lived locally, died in 2005.

The second photograph shows the ladies of Ashfield Place with children who enjoyed a trip to Blackpool in compensation for their coronation party which was ruined by bad weather.

First World War Sentences

Duke of Devonshire to become Governor General and C in C of Dominion of Canada.

Ilkley lady complains about the inartistic character of hospital dress worn by wounded soldiers:a blue flannel jacket with big flaring red tie, sometimes the trousers too long. The dress is nevertheless hygienic! Fine feathers, fine birds but not for our wounded Tommies, for however dressed, they are still Britain’s heroes and survivors.

Appeal for safety razors for prisoners of war.