THE popular Ilkley Literature Festival travelled to Bradford for three days of writing, poetry and spoken word performances.

Words in the City was held at venues including City Park, Waterstones and City Library, and included literary themed events for all ages.

On Friday the event attracted hundreds of people to its children's activities, so many that organisers had to replenish the biscuits they were using for their "eat your words" edible poetry activity.

High winds the next day meant that some of the activities had to be moved into the library or Waterstones, but the event still attracted literature lovers and intrigued passers by.

One of the more unusual attractions was an emergency poet, based in a vintage ambulance in City Park. Anyone in need of a poetic pick-me-up could speak to Deborah Alma who would prescribe the perfect poem.

Event Manager Glenis Burgess said on Saturday: "It hasn't been the best weather today, but yesterday was brilliant, so many people have really responded to what has been going on."

Other events included performance poet John Hegley, who entertained a crowd in City Hall on Saturday evening and David Cohen Prize winning Tony Harrison, who headlined on Sunday.