Another of Bradford's forgotten engineering heroes has been remembered 75 years after his death.

Alfred Scott, above, was the brains behind the Scott motorcycle, a two cylinder 500cc bike he developed from 1908 in his factory in Mornington Road off Manningham Lane.

By 1912 the two-stroke pioneer had standardised his machine, which became known as the 'Squirrel', and went on to develop the 'Super Squirrel' and 'Flying Squirrel' which raced in the Isle of Man TT Races.

During the First World War Scott turned his attentions towards the war effort culminating in the development of a three-wheeled gun car which become the forerunner to the Scott Sociable.

It was after a drive in this vehicle on August 11, 1923, that Alfred Scott died aged only 48 from pneumonia as he returned home soaking wet from pot-holing.

To commemorate his life and the anniversary of his death the Scott Owners' Club rode to his graveside in Undercliffe cemetery and held a memorial service.

Tim Sharp, 60, a member of the Bradford Scott Owners' Club, gave a speech on the day.

He said: "Alfred Scott was a genius inventor. In the 20 years Alfred Scott was involved with the two-stroke engine there was no-one else who made so many improvements and developments with that engine. He was fascinated by its simplicity."

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