John Wesley and John Ritchie bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: This was the home and apothecary of Dr John Ritchie died 1780 - aged 77 years. The Rev John Wesley MA stayed here during his frequent visits to Otley

Dr John Ritchie was a local physician and apothecary, while John Wesley MA was a prominent Anglican cleric and founder of Methodism; their association highlights the intersection of medicine and religious revival in 18th century England.