Our Heritage

Heritage

Fred Scott

Frederick Robert Scott - born on the 11th June 1891.

Fred attended Hull Grammar school after which he worked for a small ironmongers owned by his uncle, on Great Union Street in Hull.

During the First World War he served with the East Riding Yeomanry in France, Palestine, and Egypt; whilst on leave from the Army on 1st August 1915 he married his fiancé, Lillian Archer.

After the war and looking to further his career, he moved to F&T Ross (Est 1843) who were trawler owners and ironmongers. Here he came through the ranks to become the sales manager and a company director.

During the Blitz in 1941 the F&T Ross premises on Myton Street were completely destroyed – the decision was made to close the ironmongery side of F&T Ross, with the trawlers being hired to the admiralty as mine sweepers.

Left without a job Fred decided to take the ironmongery side of the business himself – this continued to grow during the war and on the 13th October 1945, with investment from friends and family F R Scott Ltd was founded.

Fred passed away in September 1965 aged 74

Through the Years

1942

F&T Ross, a local ironmongery business managed by Fred Scott has its premises destroyed and entire stock lost during the blitz.

1945

With his unquenchable spirit, years of determination and knowledge of ironmongery Fred Scott formed F R Scott with the company incorporated on 13th October 1945.

1950

An additional satellite branch was opened on Ferensway in Hull City Centre, with daily deliveries across Hull.

1965

In September 1965 Fred Scott passed away. His son Peter, who had worked with his father for twenty years, succeeded him as managing director and continued the expansion of the business.

Peter Scott - Managing Director of F R Scott for 20 Years

1970

Due to expansion FR Scott moved from Castle Street to Portland Place.

1981

Peter’s son Robert, grandson of Fred Scott, joins the company and continues the family interest in the business.

1982

To cope with increased customer demand FR Scott moves from its site in Portland street to a new premises on Canning street. With a 30,000 square foot warehouse and parking for 50 vehicles.

1990

Robert Scott, Great Grandson of Fred take over as MD.

2008

Awarded the GAI Guildmark by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers illustrating F R Scott’s commitment to providing a full, professional service to its customers.

2012

Jonathan Scott joins the business – making FR Scott a 4th generation family business.

2023

FR Scott launches Fix and Fast. Selling and shipping our huge range of fixings next day to both public and businesses across the UK www.fixandfast.co.uk