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1
Q

What is the location of Otley?

A

West Yorkshire.

12 miles away from Leeds.

2
Q

What was the population of Otley in 1960, 2001, 2011 according to census data?

A
1960 = 12,000 residents.
2001 = 14,641 residents.
2011 = 14,215 residents.
3
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What was the traditional land use / industry in Otley?

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• Industrial revolution -> woollen industry.
1909….
• North of river -> agricultural use, small residential area, lodge, workhouse, hospital.
• South of river -> paper mill, tannery, foundrys, woollen mill.
• Printing machinery trade employed over 2000 people.
• Railway line.

4
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What is the land use / industry in Otley nowadays?

A

Now…
• North of river -> large area of housing eg Weston Estate built in 1960s, new schools, less agricultural land although Otley Plantation still remains.
• South of river -> old industrial buildings converted into residential / commercial use, new schools, new shops / commercial business, new housing eg Cambridge Estate.
• Railway no longer used, part of it has been turned into a bypass.

5
Q

What was the main employment sector in 1909 and what is it now?

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1909 = manufacturing.
Now = tertiary.
6
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What have been the consequences of deindustrialisation in Otley?

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  • > Decline of industry.
  • > Rise of service / commercial economy.
  • > Increase population.
  • > Increase development of new housing.
7
Q

How is Otley represented by art?

A
JMW Turner...
• Nature.
• Picturesque.
• Calm.
• Welcoming, warm.
8
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How is Otley represented by TV?

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Emmerdale -> community.
Heartbeat.
DCI banks -> drama, crime.
The Chase.
Hairy Bikers -> food, tourism.
9
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How is Otley represented by poems?

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Otley Town Poet

-> has a strong sense of place, possibly biased.

10
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How is Otley represented by media?

A

Otley in Bloom -> community.

Tour de Yorkshire -> supportive, sport, tourism.

11
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According to 2011 census data what percentage of Otley’s population are U.K. born?

A

96% uk born

12
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According to 2011 census data what percentage of Otley’s population is male / female?

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  1. 2% male.

51. 8% female.

13
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According to 2011 census data what percentage of Otley’s population is aged 18-64?

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59.7%

14
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According to 2011 census data what percentage of Otley’s population is white? Christian?

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  1. 9% white.

62. 2% Christian.

15
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Give examples of regeneration that has taken place in Otley?

A
  • Wharfedale park housing built on former Wharfedale hospital site.
  • Garnett Wharfe homes built on former mill site.
  • Adlington Retirement apartments.
16
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What is Otley Town Partnership? What does it do?

A
  • Voluntary organisation.
  • Led by a board of directors.
  • Range of community based activities eg Victorian Fayre, Farmers Markets.
  • Membership is open to individuals, businesses, voluntary, community groups, council members.

Purpose:
Monitor major developments ->preserve historical character.
Transport group -> assess traffic / transport needs.
Business group -> oversees events that provide income for partnership.

17
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How deprived is Otley?

A

Majority of Otley is low on deprivation scale.

  • > whole of south of river = 6th-10th ranking.
  • > north of river = 6th/9th except Weston estate =3rd most deprived.
18
Q

How many crimes were reported in Otley in March 2017?

What for?

A

72 crimes.

Majority for violence/sexual offence, theft.

19
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What is the most common age group in Otley?

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45-59 years = 3,175 residents.

20
Q

Is Otley a clone town?

A

No, it is a border town.

Half way between a home town and a clone town

21
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Does Otley have more chain stores or independently owned shops?

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Independently owned

22
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What is the most common category of independently owned stores in Otley?

A

Restaurants / cafes