The classic Scott motorcycle will make its way back to the place which helped to create it when Shipley's first bikers' meeting takes place there next week.

Thousands of riders from across the country are expected to make the journey to Shipley on Sunday October 4.

The Scott, pictured, was created by Edwardian inventor Alfred Angus Scott, and produced from a workshop in Snowden Street, Manningham, at the end of Queen Victoria's reign, using machinery created by Shipley's J Parkinson & Son Ltd, Canal Ironworks.

It is one of several at the rally, sponsored by Shipley-based Motorcycle City, which has exhibitions of custom models, trikes, Japanese and vintage bikes - 300 in all.

The White Rose Club, which is organising the event, was set up ten years ago to raise money for charity.

The club's Gary Warton said: "We wanted to do a small show this year so that next year we could make the event bigger and have it in Market Square, but the response so far has been terrific and we're expecting thousands of bikers to attend.

"We want the whole of the Shipley community to get involved because it's all part of putting the town back on the map."

Proceeds from this event will go towards Guide Dogs for the Blind. "We want to raise about £2,500 so we can buy a new guide dog," added Mr Warton.

The show is at Shipley and District Social Club from 10am-5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and enter bikes for classes.

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