At the Grove Bookshop we can order any British book in print, with many orders arriving the following day. We also carry a large and varied stock of local interest books, some of which are mentioned below. If you would like to order a book simply email us at info@grovebookshop.com or ring us on 01943 609335.

Signed Books

It's been another successful year at the Ilkley Literature Festival, so we now have a large range of books signed by the author. For more details click Literature Festival at the top of this page.

Books of Local Interest

80 Years in the Dales

by Hannah Hauxwell - GBP 15.99

Who has not heard of Hannah Hauxwell? For years she lived quietly, austerely, with only a dog and a few cows for company, at a little farm in an obscure North Pennine dale. Hannah's life changed dramatically when she was discovered by the press, and then Yorkshire Television. A film, Too Long a Winter, which gave five million people an insight into her life, led Hauxwell to become an instant celebrity. This book updates and puts into perspective the Hannah Hauxwell story.

Mouseman

by Patricia Lennon & David Joy - GBP 12.99

This new book is an updated and expanded edition of Patricia Lennon's extremely popular book on the Mouseman, first published in 1999. It incorporates a history of Robert 'Mousey' Thompson and a round-Britain guide, identifying some of his most famous pieces of furniture across the British Isles.

Ilkley at War

Caroline Brown - GBP 12.99

Ilkley at War, through old photographs and the author's commentary, looks at how the Second World War changed the lives of people in Ilkley. From the arrival of evacuees and foreign refugees, to gas masks, rationing, War Savings and the Home Guard, this book will be a nostalgic trip for those who lived through the war years, and a revelation for those who didn't.

Ilkley Past & Present

Alex Cockshott & Denise Shillitoe - GBP 12.99

In Ilkley Past & Present the authors bring to life Ilkley's fascinating history by comparing 150 old photographs with the scene today. This book is an essential for visitors and residents alike.

Ilkley History & Guide

Mike Dixon - GBP 12.99

Ilkley has a long and fascinating history, as many local monuments attest, including the 'cup and ring' carvings' on the moor, the Saxon crosses at the parish church and the remains of the Roman fort. This book charts the history of the town from these early beginnings to its population boom in the nineteenth century and the dramatic urban development of what was once a 'rustic and inaccessible village'.

Ilkley

Mike Dixon - GBP 11.99

Through this remarkable collection of over 200 images we see the town of Ilkley develop over the years, from an inaccessible village at the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign, to a fashionable inland spa, and on to the present day.

Hearts, Tarts & Rascals: The Story of Betty's

Jonathan Wild - GBP 12.99

This is the book that the family said they would never write. It takes the reader into the very private world behind the scenes at Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms. The book begins with a family tragedy - an act of heroism in a blazing mill - and follows an orphaned survivor to an unexpected conclusion: the founding of one of the most famous tea rooms in the world.

A Year of Family Recipes

Lesley Wild - GBP 25.00

Customers at Betty's and Betty's Cookery School have been asking for a cookery book for years. A Year of Family Recipes is a personal collection of over 100 recipes by Lesley Wild from the Betty's family. This book covers everything from bread and jam making to suppers and salads. Packed with stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions, A Year of Family Recipes is a book you'll use again and again.

Yorkshire in Particular

Edited by Michael Hickling - GBP 16.99

Yorkshire Post journalists have compiled this diverse and fascinating selection of articles on God's own county. Comprising little-known facts, fresh insights and the occasional quirky story, this book provides a stimulating look at the people, places and traditions that make Yorkshire great.

Yorkshire Moors & Wolds

by Mark Denton - GBP 14.99

Following the huge success of his portrait of The Yorkshire Coast, Mark Denton presents a further collection of his remarkable panoramic photographs. This time he takes as his subject the Yorkshire Moors and Wolds, two very different landscapes separated by the Vale of Pickering and encompassing forests, remote farmlands, dramatic rocky landscapes and gently rolling hills. In these images, Denton captures some of the most atmospheric, varied, enchanting and little-known areas in the whole country.