Across the Years

Festive events in Otley this December

Plenty coming up for a festive December in Otley

You can't help but laugh at some of these, whilst also feeling abit sorry for the nickname-ee

You can't help but laugh at some of these, whilst also feeling abit sorry for the nickname-ee

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The funniest nicknames of all time - Keth, Shetland Tony, Soup and many more

Arthington Show. Sheep being judge in 2019

Arthington Show. Sheep being judge in 2019

Cultural attractions

Emmerdale stars are guests of country show as it makes welcome return

From left to right: Lisa Drake (Ilkley BID), David Shaw MBE (Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group), Mayor Karl Milner (Ilkley Town Council)

From left to right: Lisa Drake (Ilkley BID), David Shaw MBE (Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group), Mayor Karl Milner (Ilkley Town Council)

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Pride month celebrated in Ilkley

Ilkley Vintage Fair

Ilkley Vintage Fair

Ilkley Vintage Fair returns to Ilkley Playhouse

Crowds gather to witness the unveiling of the information board at High Mill, Addingham

Crowds gather to witness the unveiling of the information board at High Mill, Addingham

New information board at Addingham High Mill unveiled

Post Office (M O’Neil) and Witham & Son, Tailor’s

Post Office (M O’Neil) and Witham & Son, Tailor’s

Village photographic exhibition hopes to spark memories

Mr Penny haymaking at Mount Farm, Rawdon, in 1954.

Mr Penny haymaking at Mount Farm, Rawdon, in 1954.

Group preserves local history for generations to come

First BBC colour outside broadcast, at Wimbledon in 1967 Pic: BBC Photo Archive

First BBC colour outside broadcast, at Wimbledon in 1967 Pic: BBC Photo Archive

Bradford on big screen in film about TV in the North

Chef Sam Pullan and his partner Nicole Deighton, outside the cafe premises showing the ‘ghost sign’

Chef Sam Pullan and his partner Nicole Deighton, outside the cafe premises showing the ‘ghost sign’

Chef uncovers sign that lay hidden for 60 years

9/11 attack: Who was Josephine Harris and the miracle of Stairwell B

9/11 attack: Who was Josephine Harris and the miracle of Stairwell B

Firefighters recall the miracle of Josephine Harris and Stairwell B on 9/11

The royal crest from Charles and Diana's wedding cake. Credit Mark Laban/Hansons

The royal crest from Charles and Diana's wedding cake. Credit Mark Laban/Hansons

Royal wedding cake made for Charles and Diana set for auction again after seller bought it twice

Visitors enjoying a look around a previous Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza

Visitors enjoying a look around a previous Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza

Poignant return for Otley vintage show

Visitors looking at the artefacts at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Visitors looking at the artefacts at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Royal Armouries offers free children's lunches

The war memorial dedication in 1922

The war memorial dedication in 1922

A century of remembrance at Ilkley's war memorial

John Hill, right, with John Lennon and an unknown newspaper reporter

John Hill, right, with John Lennon and an unknown newspaper reporter

Rare recording of John Lennon made by Otley man sells at auction

Ilkley Playhouse building

Ilkley Playhouse building

Local history hub talk on Castle Road, Ilkley

John Hill, right, with John Lennon and an unknown newspaper reporter

John Hill, right, with John Lennon and an unknown newspaper reporter

Recording of John Lennon made by Otley man in 1964 goes under the hammer

1953 Coronation fancy dress

1953 Coronation fancy dress

Platinum Jubilee: Ilkley in the 1950s

A St George's cross flag flying above Dover Castle in Kent. Picture: PA

A St George's cross flag flying above Dover Castle in Kent. Picture: PA

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Why do we celebrate St George’s Day?

(Top) A Scrabble board and (bottom) a Monopoly board (Canva)

(Top) A Scrabble board and (bottom) a Monopoly board (Canva)

These nostalgic board games could earn you hundreds of pounds - See them here

Cath Hardisty. Copyright the Washburn Heritage Centre

Cath Hardisty. Copyright the Washburn Heritage Centre

Health and death in the Washburn Valley

Bill Bradley at the Dob Park watersplash with grandson Ian Crawshaw in sidecar

Bill Bradley at the Dob Park watersplash with grandson Ian Crawshaw in sidecar

Archive photographs reveal remarkable life of village's famous son

Stage coach outside White Horse Hotel. Otley Museum

Stage coach outside White Horse Hotel. Otley Museum

Fascinating photographs trace the history of public transport

100 years of rugby at Prince Henry's Grammar School

Alva House 1883. Aireborough Historical Society

Alva House 1883. Aireborough Historical Society

Astonishing photograph shows crowds crammed onto roof

Crowds flocked to Harry Ramsden's in 1952 when the business marked 25 years of trading by selling fish and chips at their original price

Crowds flocked to Harry Ramsden's in 1952 when the business marked 25 years of trading by selling fish and chips at their original price

Famous Guiseley chippy "one of the best things to come out of Leeds"

Reddiough’s Quarry in Guiseley. Aireborough Historical Society

Reddiough’s Quarry in Guiseley. Aireborough Historical Society

Fabulous pictures of quarries and the men who worked in them

An open air service in 1912 on the site of the first Baptist Chapel in Rawdon.

An open air service in 1912 on the site of the first Baptist Chapel in Rawdon.

Secret worship, Victorian villas and a world famous orchid nursery

A busy Otley Station in its heyday

A busy Otley Station in its heyday

Haunting images of Otley's long-abandoned railway

Rare coin goes on sale for £200,000 - how you can own a stake in it

Rare coin goes on sale for £200,000 - how you can own a stake in it

Rare coin goes on sale for £200,000 - how you can own a stake in it

The blaze at Old Dog Mill

The blaze at Old Dog Mill

The dramatic blaze that tore through a Yeadon mill

I372 BlackpoolHungerMarchphoto Peter Brittle

I372 BlackpoolHungerMarchphoto Peter Brittle

Hunger marches after lock-outs at mills in Yeadon and Guiseley

Oh yes it is!Yeadon panto more than a century ago

Yeadon Old Brass Band. Aireborough Historical Society

Yeadon Old Brass Band. Aireborough Historical Society

Brass bands that were at the heart of their communities

A man and dog at Belmont Woods. Aireborough Historical Society

A man and dog at Belmont Woods. Aireborough Historical Society

Old pictures give insight into centuries of history in Esholt

South View Infant School Christmas party 1984

South View Infant School Christmas party 1984

Memories of Christmas past in Aireborough

Actors and actresses in the Japanese Garden

Actors and actresses in the Japanese Garden

Forgotten history of Otley's Japanese Garden

Gibson Forster Christmas card. Sent by the vicar who was at the church between 1902 and 1908

Gibson Forster Christmas card. Sent by the vicar who was at the church between 1902 and 1908

The origins and long history of St Giles Church in Bramhope

A snowy scene. Washburn Heritage Centre

A snowy scene. Washburn Heritage Centre

Memories of winters past from Washburn Heritage Centre

The Yeadon Gasworks 1956. Aireborough Historical Society

The Yeadon Gasworks 1956. Aireborough Historical Society

Archive remembers shocking accident and old gasworks

Rawdon Quaker Meeting House. John Hall

Rawdon Quaker Meeting House. John Hall

New book looks at Quaker meeting houses

Edwin Thackray died in the First World War

Edwin Thackray died in the First World War

Remembrance: Soldiers who fought in the First World War

Roy Cowling of “A” Company, the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment was killed in 1915

Roy Cowling of “A” Company, the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment was killed in 1915

Keeping alive the memories of men who served in world wars

Coronations and an Eiffel Tower in a century of bonfires

Proclamation of King George V

Proclamation of King George V

The fascinating history of Otley Mechanics’ Institution

Leeds Bradford Airport celebrates 90th birthday

Benton Players performing “Milestones” in 1931

Benton Players performing “Milestones” in 1931

The long history of Rawdon's Congregational Church

A cattle market next to Bridge Church

A cattle market next to Bridge Church

Otley's Bridge Church celebrates 200 years

1920's machines under construction. Ashfield Works.

1920's machines under construction. Ashfield Works.

The printing pioneers who put Otley on the world stage

How airport security changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (PA)

How airport security changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (PA)

How airport security changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Tony Blair's statement on 9/11 that confirmed the UK was going to war. (PA)

Tony Blair's statement on 9/11 that confirmed the UK was going to war. (PA)

Tony Blair's statement on 9/11 that confirmed the UK was going to war

US Secret Service release 'never-before-seen' photos from September 11 attacks. (PA)

US Secret Service release 'never-before-seen' photos from September 11 attacks. (PA)

US Secret Service release 'never-before-seen' photos from September 11 attacks

The story of the New York 9/11 terror attacks told in pictures. (Netflix)

The story of the New York 9/11 terror attacks told in pictures. (Netflix)

The story of the Twin Towers 9/11 terror attacks told in pictures

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