Edward Spurr

Edward Spurr (1907–1998) – Inventor. Spurr was born in Eccleshill, Bradford, England. He was a pupil of Hanson Boys High School.[1]

Often described as "Bradford's Forgotten Inventor", he worked on an impressive range of projects. Not only did he design a powerboat engine with T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), but also worked on the Dambusters' bouncing bomb and Frank Whittle's jet engine.[1] Spurr also designed various parts and other engines, for boats and planes, cars, motorcycles, and washing machines, his other inventions include pick-ups for record players and an automatic toaster.[1]

Edward Spurr died in 1998.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bradford's forgotten inventor Edward Spurr". Telegraph and Argus. Bradford. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
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