Why this matters
William James was a prominent lawyer, surveyor, and land agent who significantly contributed to early railway development in Britain, earning him the title 'Father of the Railway System'. He was instrumental in promoting key transport projects including the Stratford Canal and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: William James. Born Henley-in-Arden 13 June 1771 died Bodmin 10 March 1837 Lawyer, surveyor, land agent, and transport visionary, proprietor of the Stratford Canal, promoter of the Stratford-Moreton Tramway and instigator of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. 'Father of the Railway System'
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