I spent a few pleasant days in Ilkley and was interested to learn that Charles Darwin spent the autumn of 1859 in the town.

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Despite the cold winter weather Smiths Auction sale on February 13-14 provided vendors with a something to smile about, with many items in the sale selling far beyond their estimates.

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