The Black Bull pictured in October 2003. It's thought to be the oldest of Otley's public houses. During alterations in 1971 workmen unearthed a 16th century stone fireplace and a wooden door which, over two hundred years ago, would have given access to the street. There are records that the Inn was visited in 1644 by a party of Cromwell's Ironsides, the night before the battle of Marston Moor, and proceeded to drink it dry. The Black Bull pictured in October 2003. It's thought to be the oldest of Otley's public houses. During alterations in 1971 workmen unearthed a 16th century stone fireplace and a wooden door which, over two hundred years ago, would have given access to the street. There are records that the Inn was visited in 1644 by a party of Cromwell's Ironsides, the night before the battle of Marston Moor, and proceeded to drink it dry.
The Black Bull pictured in October 2003. It's thought to be the oldest of Otley's public houses. During alterations in 1971 workmen unearthed a 16th century stone fireplace and a wooden door which, over two hundred years ago, would have given access to the street. There are records that the Inn was visited in 1644 by a party of Cromwell's Ironsides, the night before the battle of Marston Moor, and proceeded to drink it dry. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Otley pubs in focus as photos take you back to town in early 2000s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 10th Dec 2023, 04:45 GMT
These wonderful photos raise a glass to Otley’s thriving pub culture in the early 2000s.

They turn back the clock to the first three years of the new millennium and showcase the boozers which offered a warm welcome, friendly face and a tipple of your choice. The gallery also features local landmarks as well as stories making the news headlines from back in day. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 27 photo memories of Otley in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Otley One Stop Centre at number 8 Boroughgate is a drop in access point for members of the community who require specific information on council related matters. Here, advice can be obtained on Social Services, benefits and council tax to name but a few areas. The One Stop Centre is situated in a large, 18th century town house built on three storeys with a porch designed in the classical style. Pictured in October 2003.

13. Otley in the early 2000s

Otley One Stop Centre at number 8 Boroughgate is a drop in access point for members of the community who require specific information on council related matters. Here, advice can be obtained on Social Services, benefits and council tax to name but a few areas. The One Stop Centre is situated in a large, 18th century town house built on three storeys with a porch designed in the classical style. Pictured in October 2003. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking from the direction of Bondgate at the Garden of Remembrance in October 2003. The garden is surrounded by a paved area with wooden seating. The Memorial Cross, situated at the rear of the planted area, was moved here from the Parish Churchyard after the the second world war. A series of four commemorative plaques are set into the rear wall. On the far left, the Curlew Cafe at numbers 11 to 13 Crossgate is visible.

14. Otley in the early 2000s

Looking from the direction of Bondgate at the Garden of Remembrance in October 2003. The garden is surrounded by a paved area with wooden seating. The Memorial Cross, situated at the rear of the planted area, was moved here from the Parish Churchyard after the the second world war. A series of four commemorative plaques are set into the rear wall. On the far left, the Curlew Cafe at numbers 11 to 13 Crossgate is visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Wesleyan Hall was added to Trinity Methodist Church in 1905 and provided Sunday School places for 500 scholars, 150 infants and 120 adults. Trinity Methodist Church, to the left, opened on September 8th 1875 and was built to seat 1000 people. In 1965, due to dwindling numbers, the Primitive and Wesleyan Methodists united in Otley and since then have met in this church, but now the congregation is less than 200 worshippers. The Church was modernised in the early 1970s and is home to many groups and societies within the local community. Pictured in October 2003.

15. Otley in the early 2000s

The Wesleyan Hall was added to Trinity Methodist Church in 1905 and provided Sunday School places for 500 scholars, 150 infants and 120 adults. Trinity Methodist Church, to the left, opened on September 8th 1875 and was built to seat 1000 people. In 1965, due to dwindling numbers, the Primitive and Wesleyan Methodists united in Otley and since then have met in this church, but now the congregation is less than 200 worshippers. The Church was modernised in the early 1970s and is home to many groups and societies within the local community. Pictured in October 2003. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The River Wharfe showing Wharfemeadows Park and terraced houses on Bridge Avenue at the rear in October 2003. Before these houses were built (about 1899) the site was nicknamed 'Klondyke' after the gold rush in Alaska near the Yukon River in 1898. This was because prospective buyers could stake their claim to a plot of land previously owned by Doctor Williamson of Romagna House, Boroughgate. The houses here were built by contractor, Tom Maston.

16. Otley in the early 2000s

The River Wharfe showing Wharfemeadows Park and terraced houses on Bridge Avenue at the rear in October 2003. Before these houses were built (about 1899) the site was nicknamed 'Klondyke' after the gold rush in Alaska near the Yukon River in 1898. This was because prospective buyers could stake their claim to a plot of land previously owned by Doctor Williamson of Romagna House, Boroughgate. The houses here were built by contractor, Tom Maston. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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