Pubs and lost pubs in and around Otley.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 6:04 pm

Updates and appendices!lots of new info for most of the town centre pubs - there are now just 2 pubs in the centre I am unsure of the whereabouts of - both on Kirkgate. the Green Man whch appears in directories from 1822 to 1867 and the Grey Horse which appears from 1822 to 1837. one of these may possibly be the 'Whitakers'

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 6:12 pm

Appendix AThe George10 Market Place.Sometimes referred to as the 'Old George'.(Directories: first found; Baines 1822)Photo shows parade of shops on site of the pub.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 6:26 pm

Appendix BThe Wharfedale 27 BoroughgateAccording to E . Brumfitt's History of Otley 1974 this inn was previously the 'Carpenter's Arms'( it appears in Robinson's directory 1901 as the 'Wharfedale') and was demolished c 1935/36. photo shows site - I estimate it would have been at the right side of junction, where 'Dales' cafe is. although roads are probably wider than originally.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 6:30 pm

Appendix C The Wheatsheaf13 Boroughgate.Now Mounsey's newsagents.First appears in Baines as the 'Barley Sheaf' and continues under this name until Pigot in 1841. White in 1843 lists it as the 'Wheat Sheaf' and it continues under this name (Wheat Sheaf or Wheatsheaf) throughout 19th century. Evidence from O.S. maps reveals a closure date in the 1920s.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 6:37 pm

Appendix DThe Star 16 New Market Now 'Chip -in - Dales'(geddit???!!) fish and chip shop.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 7:12 pm

This research is just fabulous Drapesey - I can't believe that I worked in Otley and lived near to it for so long and yet I knew nothing of these places , although totally familiar with all four sites of course - good work indeed, and much appreciated.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 9:14 pm

BLAKEY wrote: This research is just fabulous Drapesey - I can't believe that I worked in Otley and lived near to it for so long and yet I knew nothing of these places , although totally familiar with all four sites of course - good work indeed, and much appreciated. Cheers for that!

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 12:18 am

Picture added to entry for 'Blue Bell' on page 2

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 12:26 am

It is six months since I started this thread - which frankly have been a disaster for pubs in Otley. The battle to save the Summercross has, sadly been lost - and four pubs have subsequently closed - all fine historic pubs - The Spite, The Woolpack, the Fleece and the Black Horse.One alone would be a great loss - four is bloody ridiculous.The Black Horse closure is particularly worrying - this magnificent late Victorian building should be listed/preserved urgently.None of the pubs have the metal shutters up yet, so perhaps there is some hope. [update 2010 - all but the Woolpack have reopened but futures uncertain ]

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Sat 06 Jun, 2009 12:36 am

drapesy wrote: Picture added to entry for 'Blue Bell' on page 2 Many thanks again Drapesy - I can't imagine the number of times I've driven the bus and car past that spot - or stood for ages at the red traffic lights - never had any inkling that there'd been a pub there.