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The birthplace of Thomas Chippendale (the world's greatest cabinet-maker), the Otley Chevin (the magnificent gritstone edge above the town), the Wharfe riverside, and a Yorkshire market town of exceptional character
A little history
Thomas Chippendale — whose 1754 'Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director' transformed furniture design worldwide — was born in Otley in 1718. The Chevin — a dramatic gritstone escarpment giving panoramic Wharfedale views — overlooks the town. The River Wharfe and the agricultural hinterland give the town a strong sense of place.
The Chevin walk is outstanding — the views from the top are extraordinary. The Market Place for excellent independent shops and cafes. The Wharfe riverside walk. The Chippendale birthplace plaque.
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Otley is a place in West Yorkshire known for the birthplace of Thomas Chippendale (the world's greatest cabinet-maker), the Otley Chevin (the magnificent gritstone edge above the town), the Wharfe riverside, and a Yorkshire market town of exceptional character. Thomas Chippendale — whose 1754 'Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director' transformed furniture design worldwide — was born in Otley in 1718. The population is around 14,000.
Otley has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Market Place has outstanding independent food. Local Yorkshire produce throughout.
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Roam covers Otley and the surrounding area in West Yorkshire, including Burley-in-Wharfedale, Menston, Guiseley, Yeadon, Rawdon, Horsforth, Bramhope and Pool-in-Wharfedale.
