Alan Garner (politician)
| Alan Garner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 June 1929 Wolverhampton |
| Died | 1996 |
| Monuments | Midland Metro tram 06 |
| Known for |
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| Spouse(s) | Mary Garner |
Alan Garner (5 June 1929 -1996) was born and grew up in Wolverhampton; he was a British Labour party activist and trade unionist.[1] He was a member of Wolverhampton Council, for the Spring Vale and Heath Town wards, from 1973 until his death, and vice-chair of the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority between 1992 and 1996, during which time he was a strong advocate of the Midland Metro.[2]
Midland Metro tram number 06 was named after him[2][3] at a ceremony at Wolverhampton St George's tram stop, on 13 August 2003.[2]
References
- ↑ Garner, Mary. "Biography of Ray Garner". George Barnsby's page on GB Peoples Library. Terran Tribune Inc. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Honour of tram name tribute". Birmingham Evening Mail ( – via HighBeam (subscription required) ). 14 August 2003. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ↑ "06 'Alan Garner'". TheTrams.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
External links
- Tram 06 at TheTrams.co.uk - includes picture of nameplate
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