Eric James Eames,MBE(11 April 1917 – 10 April 2010)[1][2]wasLord Mayor of Birmingham[1][3]for the year 1974–1975. He was also an HonoraryAlderman[2]and amagistrate.
Honorary Alderman James Eames MBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eric James Eames 11 April 1917 |
| Died | 10 April 2010(aged 92) |
| Other names | Jim |
| Known for | Lord Mayor of Birmingham |
A former steam engine driver, Eames represented the city'sSmall Heathward onBirmingham City Councilfrom 1949 to 1992, without break. TheBirmingham pub bombingsof 1974 occurred while he was Lord Mayor and his 'calm leadership' in the aftermath was widely praised. He was madeMBEfor services to the community.[3]
He was founder President of theAckers Trust,a Birmingham charity which runs an outdoor activity centre.[4]
He died the day before his 93rd birthday in 2010.[4][3]Midland Metronamed anAnsaldoBreda T-69tram in his honour.[5]It has since been withdrawn from service, along with the rest of its class, and sold for scrap.
References
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- ^abcElkes, Neil (15 April 2010)."Mayor's Calm Leadership in Difficult Times".Birmingham Mail.Archived fromthe originalon 25 March 2016.Retrieved24 April2012.
- ^ab"ERIC EAMES: Obituary".Birmingham Mail 21st April 2010.Trinity Mirror.Retrieved6 August2012.
- ^Midland MetroBritish Trams Online
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