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Otley Collection

Discover the rich history and charm of Otley, a hidden gem in West Yorkshire

Background imageOtley Collection: Wharfedale Union Workhouse, Otley, West Yorkshire

Wharfedale Union Workhouse, Otley, West Yorkshire
The main building of he Wharfedale Union workhouse on Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire. It was designed by C.S. and A.J. Nelson of Leeds and opened in 1873

Background imageOtley Collection: Cobbled side street in Otley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cobbled side street in Otley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOtley Collection: Heidelberg, c1834. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore

Heidelberg, c1834. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
Heidelberg, c1834. A view of Heidelberg featuring Heidelberg Castle. After David Roberts (1796-1864). [Saunders & Otley, London, c1834]

Background imageOtley Collection: Otley Hall, Otley, Suffolk, England

Otley Hall, Otley, Suffolk, England

Background imageOtley Collection: Shipley Otley Road early 1900s

Shipley Otley Road early 1900s

Background imageOtley Collection: Otley Road, Shipley early 1900's

Otley Road, Shipley early 1900's

Background imageOtley Collection: Otley Road, Headingley early 1900's

Otley Road, Headingley early 1900's

Background imageOtley Collection: Headingley Otley Road early 1900s

Headingley Otley Road early 1900s

Background imageOtley Collection: Otley Market Day Edwardian period

Otley Market Day Edwardian period

Background imageOtley Collection: Market Day in Otley, early 1900s

Market Day in Otley, early 1900s

Background imageOtley Collection: Otley Festival, early 1900s

Otley Festival, early 1900s

Background imageOtley Collection: Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)

Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600296 Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members who did not sit in the Last Parliament)

Background imageOtley Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageOtley Collection: Denton Park

Denton Park
LLM457770 Denton Park by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denton Park. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Background imageOtley Collection: New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)

New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)
1100115 New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

Background imageOtley Collection: Farnley Hall From Above Otley, (pencil and watercolour)

Farnley Hall From Above Otley, (pencil and watercolour)
651937 Farnley Hall From Above Otley, (pencil and watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.3x39.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Farnley Hall From Above Otley)

Background imageOtley Collection: Shaw Hall, a traditional stone farmhouse near Otley, Yorkshire, England

Shaw Hall, a traditional stone farmhouse near Otley, Yorkshire, England. Date: 17th century

Background imageOtley Collection: Leeds LS21 1 Map

Leeds LS21 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS21 1

Background imageOtley Collection: Mid Suffolk IP6 9 Map

Mid Suffolk IP6 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Suffolk IP6 9

Background imageOtley Collection: The Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. Creator: Edward John Roberts

The Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. Creator: Edward John Roberts
The Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. The tower of the 14th-century Electoral Castle at Eltville (or Elfeld) on the River Rhine in Germany

Background imageOtley Collection: The Church of St. Rembauld, Mechlin, mid-late 19th century. Creator: John Henry Le Keux

The Church of St. Rembauld, Mechlin, mid-late 19th century. Creator: John Henry Le Keux
The Church of St. Rembauld, Mechlin, mid-late 19th century. View of St Rumbolds Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium. [Saunders & Otley]

Background imageOtley Collection: Thurmberg, 1834. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore

Thurmberg, 1834. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
Thurmberg, 1834. After David Roberts (1796-1864). From The Pilgrims of the Rhine, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. [Saunders & Otley, London, 1834]

Background imageOtley Collection: The Church of St. Maria. Cologne, 1834. Artist: James Redaway

The Church of St. Maria. Cologne, 1834. Artist: James Redaway
The Church of St. Maria. Cologne, 1834. After David Roberts (1796-1864). From The Pilgrims of the Rhine, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. [Saunders & Otley, London, 1834]

Background imageOtley Collection: Drawing Room, Farnley, 1818. Artist: JMW Turner

Drawing Room, Farnley, 1818. Artist: JMW Turner
Drawing Room, Farnley, 1818. Farnley Hall is a stately home in Farnley, North Yorkshire, England. From The Studio Volume 55, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912]

Background imageOtley Collection: Victorian child with cricket bat, Otley, Yorkshire

Victorian child with cricket bat, Otley, Yorkshire
Studio portrait of a Victorian child with cricket bat, Otley, Yorkshire. circa 1860s

Background imageOtley Collection: The Frankland Arms, Blubberhouses, Yorkshire

The Frankland Arms, Blubberhouses, Yorkshire
The Frankland Arms, Blubberhouses, Otley, near Ilkley, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1914

Background imageOtley Collection: Alma Terrace - Otley Road, East Morton, Keighley, England

Alma Terrace - Otley Road, East Morton, Keighley, England
Alma Terrace - Otley Road, East Morton, Keighley, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageOtley Collection: Ideal Wicket Gates - transported by horse cart - Yorkshire

Ideal Wicket Gates - transported by horse cart - Yorkshire
Ideal Wicket Gates in best red deal (painted in white - two coats) or selected English oak (stained) - transported by horse cart - by Peter Patrick & Son, Otley, Yorkshire. Date: circa 1910

Background imageOtley Collection: Craiglands, Ilkley, Yorkshire

Craiglands, Ilkley, Yorkshire
Craiglands, Ilkley, near Otley, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1914

Background imageOtley Collection: Eastgate, Bramhope, Yorkshire

Eastgate, Bramhope, Yorkshire
Eastgate, Bramhope, Leeds, near Otley, Yorkshire, England. Showing Millers Drapers Date: 1900s

Background imageOtley Collection: Chevin Forest Park, Otley, Yorkshire

Chevin Forest Park, Otley, Yorkshire
Chevin Forest Park, Otley, near Burley-in-Wherfedale, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageOtley Collection: Chevin, Otley, Yorkshire

Chevin, Otley, Yorkshire
Chevin, Otley, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910

Background imageOtley Collection: THE BRIDGE, OTLEY, UK. Otley is a market town and civil parish in the City of Leeds

THE BRIDGE, OTLEY, UK. Otley is a market town and civil parish in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England, by the River Wharfe

Background imageOtley Collection: Otley Bridge on the River Wharfe, William Hodges, 1744-1797, British

Otley Bridge on the River Wharfe, William Hodges, 1744-1797, British

Background imageOtley Collection: THE BRIDGE, OTLEY, UK. Otley is a market town and civil parish in the City of Leeds

THE BRIDGE, OTLEY, UK. Otley is a market town and civil parish in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England, by the River Wharfe

Background imageOtley Collection: OTLER WEIR

OTLER WEIR
The weir on the River Wharfe at Otley. Yorkshire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageOtley Collection: The 1940S House

The 1940S House
The television crew film the Hymers familys departure from Otley, Yorkshire, destination The 1940s House, West Wickham, Kent. Lots of neighbours turn out to watch



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Discover the rich history and charm of Otley, a hidden gem in West Yorkshire. From its humble beginnings as the site of Wharfedale Union Workhouse to its picturesque cobbled side streets, this town is steeped in character. Take a step back in time with glimpses of Shipley Otley Road and Headingley Otley Road in the early 1900s, where you can imagine horse-drawn carriages passing by. Experience the bustling atmosphere Market Day during the Edwardian period, where locals gathered for trade and community spirit. Immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities Festival from the early 1900s, celebrating music, arts, and culture. Transport yourself further into history with Heidelberg's enchanting depiction by artist James Tibbitts Willmore dating back to 1834. Explore Shipley Otley Road once again in the early 1900s and witness how time has shaped this charming road. Let your imagination wander through these snapshots of a bygone era while strolling down memory lane on Otley Road in Shipley during the early 1900s.