Otley: Gateway to the Dales

Twenty questions on the Wharfedale market town of Otley, from Chippendale and the Chevin to printing presses and the All Blacks.

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A Wharfedale market town, its river, its hill and its famous names.

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  • Twin towns
  • Industry
  • Parks
  • Place names
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  1. 1Geography

    In which county is Otley?

    1. ANorth Yorkshire
    2. BWest Yorkshire
    3. CLancashire
    4. DDerbyshire
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    BWest Yorkshire

    Before 1974 it was in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

  2. 2Geography

    Which national park lies closest to Otley?

    1. AThe Peak District
    2. BThe Lake District
    3. CThe Yorkshire Dales
    4. DThe North York Moors
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    CThe Yorkshire Dales

    The Yorkshire Dales became a national park in 1954.

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