spiegal Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I cann recall him from when I was a very small kid and he came to Foxhall...immaculate machine and leathers...just wondered if there is anyone out there who knew him ?? He retired at any early age, and I met him briefly at Briggo Golden Greats..seemed a shy fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, spiegal said: I cann recall him from when I was a very small kid and he came to Foxhall...immaculate machine and leathers...just wondered if there is anyone out there who knew him ?? He retired at any early age, and I met him briefly at Briggo Golden Greats..seemed a shy fella. I saw him at that same meeting...Bradford stalwart if I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 They called him the "Black Prince" because of those immaculately polished black leathers. I have always wondered what became of them after he retired. I did ask Jack Hughes who is his brother-in-law and who was the grandfather of former Birmingham rider Ben Taylor, but he couldn't tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 39 minutes ago, brianbuck said: They called him the "Black Prince" because of those immaculately polished black leathers. I have always wondered what became of them after he retired. I did ask Jack Hughes who is his brother-in-law and who was the grandfather of former Birmingham rider Ben Taylor, but he couldn't tell me. Not sure if they ended up in the Speedway Museum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I think Arthur died at a relatively young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Â 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thanx for posting this iris123-this is the only time I have heard Arthur's voice-do you know when this interview took place and how long it was before Arthur's passing-he certainly looks fighting fit there.. I think Arthur married the sister of another speedway rider- Jack Hughes? Arthur Wright? and joined that family's thriving business. Not sure though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 4:16 PM, BOBBATH said: I think Arthur died at a relatively young age. He died in 2000 at the age of 68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 hours ago, norbold said: He died in 2000 at the age of 68. That's sad, I must have missed that news, RIP The Black Prince He was always a favourite of mine at Brandon, everything about Arthur was immaculate, the cleanest black leathers that I think I've ever seen always with a white kerchief. A very pleasant quiet man, he became a hero of mine when he joined the Bees and I'd seen him finish third in the World at Wembley the previous season behind Ove and I think Ronnie Moore. I know I used to have his autograph donkeys years ago but along with all the others it disappeared after I left home to venture into the wicked world. But brilliant memories going back to 57/58. Thanks for the brilliant video Iris, brings back memories. It seems there's some doubt as to whether that is Arthur or Arthur Wright and there's another vid of Wright here: Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 See they were both uploaded by the same person. Maybe he got confused .My apologies if it isn't the right Arthur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 24 minutes ago, iris123 said: See they were both uploaded by the same person. Maybe he got confused .My apologies if it isn't the right Arthur It's strange that Brian Buck mentions that he was Jack Hughes brother in law, but assuming the second video is Arthur Wright he says that he is Jack's brother in law and he also mentioned Arthur Forrest living not far away, so perhaps they all married three sisters. I'm confused but i hope they're not lol. It's good to have the old brain shaken up once in a while 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 51 minutes ago, jrs said: It's strange that Brian Buck mentions that he was Jack Hughes brother in law, but assuming the second video is Arthur Wright he says that he is Jack's brother in law and he also mentioned Arthur Forrest living not far away, so perhaps they all married three sisters. I'm confused but i hope they're not lol. It's good to have the old brain shaken up once in a while Arthur Forrest and Arthur Wright married Jack Hughes' two sisters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, BL65 said: Arthur Forrest and Arthur Wright married Jack Hughes'Â two sisters. Thanks for that BL, now we know the connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 I've greatly enjoyed this thread and again thanks for the videos of Arthur-tip of thehat to BL65 for figuring out the marriage stuff-I would expect no less from you-always impressed by your knowledge and research. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowle Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 So it appears that that is Arthur Wright in the videos. Is he not related to current racer charles Wright? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, Knowle said: So it appears that that is Arthur Wright in the videos. Is he not related to current racer charles Wright? Not as far as I know. Charles' grandfather was Jim Yacoby, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowle Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 11 hours ago, chunky said: Not as far as I know. Charles' grandfather was Jim Yacoby, though. Thanks Chunky. i did some more digging and find that Arthur's great nephew is recent rider Ben Taylor so my hunch was about a quarter true.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Incidentally, I know this thread had been going some time but could either the originator or an admin please change the title to Arthur Forrest out of respect to the man please? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 11:57 AM, spiegal said: I cann recall him from when I was a very small kid and he came to Foxhall...immaculate machine and leathers...just wondered if there is anyone out there who knew him ?? He retired at any early age, and I met him briefly at Briggo Golden Greats..seemed a shy fella. He was twenty-seven I believe when he retired. Would you be kind enough ti change his surname to FORREST in your topic line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 My error...I will request that this is done..my abject apologies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.