In 1898, During a violent thunderstorm in Bradford, a Queensbury boy was killed by lightning.

In 1917, Racing was suspended by order of the War Council.

From the Telegraph & Argus of April 30th, 1976... The continued operation of rail services from Ilkley to Bradford and Leeds can really no longer be justified, says West Yorkshire County Councillor J.E. Brownridge. He suggested a coach charter commuter club for quicker and more comfortable travel than service buses.

From the Telegraph & Argus of April 30th, 1951... The promise of greater freedom to local authorities in working out their housing programmes, given by Mr. Hugh Dalton, Minister of Local Government and Planning, was welcomed by Coun. R.C. Ruth, chairman of the Corporation Public Works Committee.