Eric James Eames, MBE (11 April 1917 – 10 April 2010); (date on archive page is incorrect) was

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for the year 1974–1975. He was also an Honorary

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and a

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A former steam engine driver, Eames represented the city's Small Heath ward on

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from 1949 to 1992, without break. The

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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. He was founder President of the Ackers Trust, a Birmingham charity which runs an outdoor activity centre. He died the day before his 93rd birthday in 2010.

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named an

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tram in his honour.Midland Metro
British Trams Online It has since been withdrawn from service, along with the rest of its class, and sold for scrap.

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Councillors in Birmingham, West Midlands Lord mayors of Birmingham, West Midlands Members of the Order of the British Empire 1917 births 2010 deaths {{England-politician-stub