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Posted: Sun 07 Apr, 2013 3:10 pm
by Si
Message for 'Arry 'Awk, if you're watching...The topiary hedge cut in the shape of a locomotive on Manor Street, Otley, has sadly been cut down. Just stumps remain.As far as I know, the Crow Lane version is still in steam.
Posted: Sun 07 Apr, 2013 6:37 pm
by Jogon
Hullo SiI liked the manor st train
http://goo.gl/maps/soiUZ, used make a trip to Otley really, errr, exciting.Well that plus the Waterfall steps by Old Pool Bank, and the weir, and the Cafe by the playground+ open air pool.The 'Huby Owl' is sure to pleasehttp://goo.gl/maps/OwKRo
Posted: Sun 07 Apr, 2013 9:45 pm
by Tasa
It was only a few weeks ago that I was looking at that loco hedge and it seemed to be being kept in good condition - why did they chop it down?With Dunnies in danger as well, that little corner of Otley is really changing I have yet to see the one on Crow Lane (not even certain where that is, but Google will help), but will make sure I visit this one before it's chopped down!
Posted: Mon 08 Apr, 2013 9:19 am
by tilly
Rail Track might have bought it.
Posted: Mon 08 Apr, 2013 4:36 pm
by Si
Jogon wrote: Hullo SiI liked the manor st train
http://goo.gl/maps/soiUZ, used make a trip to Otley really, errr, exciting.Well that plus the Waterfall steps by Old Pool Bank, and the weir, and the Cafe by the playground+ open air pool.The 'Huby Owl' is sure to pleasehttp://goo.gl/maps/OwKRo Wow!!! Your weekends must really fly by, Jogon! (Only joking!)
Posted: Mon 08 Apr, 2013 4:44 pm
by Si
Tasa wrote: It was only a few weeks ago that I was looking at that loco hedge and it seemed to be being kept in good condition - why did they chop it down?With Dunnies in danger as well, that little corner of Otley is really changing I have yet to see the one on Crow Lane (not even certain where that is, but Google will help), but will make sure I visit this one before it's chopped down! I'm going to try to find out why it's been cut down. Will keep you posted.It looks like the 60s eyesore behind Dunnies will soon be demolished, making this corner different still. It's in a really sorry state these days. I would assume it's prime development land, especially as there are disused tennis courts behind it.To get to the Crow Lane loco, coming from Leeds, turn right at the end of Gay Lane, immediately after the petrol station, and head down the cobbles. Turn first left (this is Crow Lane), and continue along following the lane to the right. About thirty yards or so after the bend, the loco can be seen on the left.
Posted: Mon 08 Apr, 2013 6:30 pm
by Tasa
Si wrote: Tasa wrote: It was only a few weeks ago that I was looking at that loco hedge and it seemed to be being kept in good condition - why did they chop it down?With Dunnies in danger as well, that little corner of Otley is really changing I have yet to see the one on Crow Lane (not even certain where that is, but Google will help), but will make sure I visit this one before it's chopped down! I'm going to try to find out why it's been cut down. Will keep you posted.It looks like the 60s eyesore behind Dunnies will soon be demolished, making this corner different still. It's in a really sorry state these days. I would assume it's prime development land, especially as there are disused tennis courts behind it.To get to the Crow Lane loco, coming from Leeds, turn right at the end of Gay Lane, immediately after the petrol station, and head down the cobbles. Turn first left (this is Crow Lane), and continue along following the lane to the right. About thirty yards or so after the bend, the loco can be seen on the left. Thanks Si, I'll have a look the next time I'm in Otley. I realise now that I've been down Crow Lane before (looking for the museum archives in the cycling club house) but didn't know its name!