The plaque reads: "James Clarke. Watersports Champion / Multiple Live-Saver. Born Guyana 1886. Arrived Liverpool 1900. Died 1946. He worked locally as a docker. He was a natural athlete, excelling at watersports. He saved dozens of children and adults from drowning in the canal, docks and River Mersey, and taught countless children to swim. He also coached police boxing and swimming teams. Despite his fame James was a humble and helpful person." The plaque was unveiled in March 2002. The design features six of Clarke's medals. A detail of this photograph was published on page 166 of 'Played in Liverpool' by Ray Physick.
This is part of the Series: PLA01/02 Played in Liverpool; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Inglis, Simon
20th Century Plaque, Leisure And Recreation
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