A new book has been launched to celebrate the history and culture of Otley's pubs.

The Pubs Of Otley, produced by John Raffo and Phil Greaves and funded by the town council, went on sale at Mounseys.

The book, which is selling for £4.99, has been produced as part of a drive to increase interest in local inns.

Otley MP Greg Mulholland helped launch the title in his capacity as the chairman of the All-Party Save the Pub Group.

He said: “Otley is a famous pub town and this book will help promote this and encourage people to get out and support our excellent local pubs.

“Otley Conservation Task Force have done a great job and I would recommend that people buy a copy. I am sure the first edition will sell.”