Ilkley
Britishnoun
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The house has been named Fomorian - meaning a supernatural race of giants in Irish mythology - taking inspiration from the mythical giant Rombald who is told to have lived on Ilkley Moor.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The contemporary structure, which has large irregular-shaped windows and a natural outdoor pool, looks similar to the landmark Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
She won a first WTA Tour-level title at Guadalajara in Mexico during a breakthrough 2025 season, while she also won her first WTA 125 title at the Ilkley Open.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Wetherby joins new banking hubs like Acomb, in York, that have sprung up over the last few months, with branches opening imminently in Ilkley, Morley and Horsforth.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
The day The Origin of Species was published, November 24, 1859, Charles was in Ilkley, taking another water cure.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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