Silsden
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Silsden is a town in West Yorkshire, England. It lies on the northern slope of the Aire river valley between Keighley and Skipton. It is about 1.5km from the river. Along the lower edge of the village is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Silsden was mentioned in the Domesday Book being situated on a stream running down to the River Aire.
Generally an agricultural area, industry came with the canal and the Industrial Revolution. The town hosted a number of mills none of which now operate in their original form. There is still industry in the town, some in old mill buildings and some in a new industrial estate between the town and the river. The town retains some manufacturing.
While Silsden has its name attached to a railway station, Steeton and Silsden this is 1.6km from the village. Even so the station is well patronised as it serves the cities of Leeds and Bradford. With modern electric trains it is well used by commuters.
Lying between Keighley and Ilkley Silsden is well served by buses to both of these towns. Silsden's public transport benefits from Silsden being part of West Yorkshire rather than North Yorkshire the border of which runs along one end of the village.
Silsden is part of the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. It also has Town Council with elected councillors and a Mayor.
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