Paul Briscoe launched Yorkshire's newest and smallest brewery from the cellar of his red brick semi-detached house in the market town. The year was 1998 and these photos showcase a year in the life of the LS21 community. READ MORE: 28 photo memories of Otley in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![This is Joe Town taking part in the annual New Year Dip in the River Wharfe at Otley in January 1998.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNDQ3MjIy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Otley in 1998
This is Joe Town taking part in the annual New Year Dip in the River Wharfe at Otley in January 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
![Joe Lavender ,a scout patrol Leader with the Central Yorkshire Unit gets used to llama's at Westfield Farm in Otley ahead of trip to Chile.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNDQ3MjI0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Otley in 1998
Joe Lavender ,a scout patrol Leader with the Central Yorkshire Unit gets used to llama's at Westfield Farm in Otley ahead of trip to Chile. Photo: Gary Longbottom
![Nove,mber 1998 and farmers discuss beef prices at the weekly Wharfedale Farmers Auction Mart in Otley.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNDQ3MjI2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Otley in 1998
Nove,mber 1998 and farmers discuss beef prices at the weekly Wharfedale Farmers Auction Mart in Otley. Photo: Brfuce Rollinson
![Laura Packer is introduced to Arkle Amazon a Texel sheep at Otley Show in May 1998.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNDQ3MjI4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Otley in 1998
Laura Packer is introduced to Arkle Amazon a Texel sheep at Otley Show in May 1998. Photo: Justin Lloyd
![A five tonne steam tractor built in 1920 by John Fowlers of Leedsarrives at Otley Show in May 1998.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNDQ3MjM1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Otley in 1998
A five tonne steam tractor built in 1920 by John Fowlers of Leedsarrives at Otley Show in May 1998. Photo: Justin Lloyd
![An runner out training on Otley Chevin encounters early season snow in November 1998.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNDQ3MjM2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Otley in 1998
An runner out training on Otley Chevin encounters early season snow in November 1998. Photo: Mike Cowling