Barker's Tannery, Otley
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Barker's Tannery, Otley
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 14 Dec 1983
The part of the complex to the left was home to a 1907 stationary steam engine that was in regular use until the tannery closed in 1988. An amazingly atmospheric works that is very sadly missed. The engine was removed for private preservation and remains in store.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.906328
Longitude
-1.685497