Eric James Eames
| 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 |
Eric James Eames, MBE (11 April 1917 – 10 April 2010), known as James,[1] or Jim,[2] was Lord Mayor of Birmingham[1][3] for the year 1974–1975. He was also an Honorary Alderman[2] and a magistrate.
Midland Metro tram 14 leaving Birmingham Snow Hill
A former steam engine driver, Eames represented the city's Small Heath ward on Birmingham City Council from 1949-1992, without break. The Birmingham pub bombings of 1974 occurred while he was Lord Mayor and his 'calm leadership' in the aftermath was widely praised. He was made MBE for services to the community.[3]
He was founder President of the Ackers Trust, a Birmingham charity which runs an outdoor activity centre.[4]
He died the day before his 93rd birthday in 2010.[4] [3] Midland Metro tram number 14 is named after him.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Quick ones". Birmingham Evening Mail. via HighBeam Research (subscription required). Retrieved 24 April 2012.; (date on archive page is incorrect)
- 1 2 3 "14 'Jim Eames'". TheTrams.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 Elkes, Neil (2010-04-15). "Mayor's Calm Leadership in Difficult Times". Birmingham Mail (via HighBeam Research (subscription required)). Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- 1 2 "ERIC EAMES: Obituary". Birmingham Mail 21st April 2010. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
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