David Payne and Atlas Works, Otley brown plaque

This brown commemorative plaque records: Site of David Payne's Atlas Works, founded in 1867 following dissolution of partnership with William Dawson. Firms combined again in 1921 as Dawson, Payne & Elliott. Recorded plaque organisation: Otley Town Council.

David Payne established the Atlas Works in Otley in 1867 after separating from his partnership with William Dawson; the firms later merged in 1921 under the name Dawson, Payne & Elliott, reflecting Payne's enduring impact on local industry.