The bench was unveiled by South Swindon Parish Council during a ceremony on Tuesday 10 February.
The event began at Buckhurst Community Centre before attendees moved to Buckhurst Fields for a ribbon cutting and photographs.
Family members, friends, councillors and community supporters were present.
It is the second bench in Swindon dedicated to Mr Scott. Another overlooks the pond in Queen’s Park, where he spent time with his family and later enjoyed jogging.
Mr Scott was a coach at Walcot Amateur Boxing Club for more than 40 years and served as head coach for over three decades.
He trained hundreds of young people, many from Walcot and surrounding areas, helping them develop discipline and confidence through boxing.
His work also produced success at national level. Among those he trained was Jamie Cox, who won gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games at light welterweight.
Mr Scott died on 20 April 2025 at Great Western Hospital following an illness. He was 86.
He is survived by his wife Doreen, his son Harold and his daughters Monica and Yvonne.
Over the years he received several honours, including the Swindon Mayor’s Award for Services to the Community and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Swindon Advertiser.
Councillor Steve Allsopp, Walcot and Park North representative, said:
“While I never had the privilege of meeting Harry Scott, I am inspired by the sheer scale of the legacy he left behind. Standing here in Walcot, it is clear that Harry didn’t just train champions in the ring, he built character in the community.
For over 40 years, he offered hundreds of young people a path toward discipline, health and a better future. The Council are honoured to install this bench, standing as a permanent ‘thank you’ from a grateful town to a man who gave so much of himself to ensure our youth had a future.”
Harry’s son, Harold Scott, said:
“I’d like to say it was a hell of a turnout. Great turnout for my dad. And it was wonderful going back and remembering some good names there, Phill Day, Paul Rogers, Pete O’Neal, all helped out with the club at some points in their lives, and so many champions that my dad brought up. It was a good turnout.
I’m very pleased and proud of what everyone’s done in the past and maybe continuing into the future.”
After the unveiling, guests gathered at Cuetopia to continue sharing memories.
The bench now stands near the play area at Buckhurst Fields as a permanent reminder of Mr Scott’s contribution to young people in Swindon.
