Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Story of Wool
In or near Denton.
The Story of Wool — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Story of Wool is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Story of Wool is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It highlights the historical significance of the wool industry in the region. The installation serves as a cultural testament to Yorkshire's rich textile heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9277, -1.8035
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/1392122235 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Story of Wool?
- The Story of Wool is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8AL), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is The Story of Wool?
- The Story of Wool — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Story of Wool?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 8AL.
- Is The Story of Wool a protected site?
- Yes — The Story of Wool is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Story of Wool free to visit?
- Yes, The Story of Wool is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Story of Wool?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8AL.