The Friends of the Manor House society was formed nearly fifty years ago. Its aim is to promote and support the Manor House museum and gallery. By fund raising, members contribute towards such expenses as maintenance of artefacts, the purchase of new cabinets and plants for the garden. The Friends help at exhibition previews and support educational activities organised by museum staff.

• the evening concerts which range from jazz to classical, 
• the lectures which can range from workhouses to fashion
• and the coffee mornings, which are held on the last Friday of each month, where the variety of the talks reflect the special interests of the speakers.

• free admission to lectures.

• priority bookings for special events.
• invitations to exhibition previews

• the newsletter which provides up-to-date information on the events held in the Manor House.

To join please write (enclosing your cheque made out to 'Friends of the Manor House') to the Treasurer:

David Bartlett,

Malm House,

53 Grove Road,

Ilkley LS29 9PQ

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Entrance to the Manor House is through an

archway by the pedestrian crossing in

Church St., next to the Parish Church (the

A65 from Leeds to Skipton). There is plenty

of free parking in the evening in the Town

Centre Car Park (LS29 9DX).