Otley Workhouse

The Wharfedale workhouse, nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Otley, carries a storied past that reflects the broader evolution of social care in 19th-century England.

The Candle Chronicles: A History of Tallow Chandling in Otley

Candle making, or tallow chandling, was an essential craft in Otley until the 1970s, deeply embedded in the town’s industrial and social fabric. Before electricity and widespread gas lighting