spiegal 294 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,244 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,244 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted August 3, 2020 I think Arthur died at a relatively young age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrs 3,290 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: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrs 3,290 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 656 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrs 3,290 Posted August 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, BL65 said: Arthur Forrest and Arthur Wright married Jack Hughes' two sisters. Thanks for that BL, now we know the connection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted August 8, 2020 So it appears that that is Arthur Wright in the videos. Is he not related to current racer charles Wright? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites