James Potter Schofield

Insurance Fire Brigades
Age
43

Rank / Role
Insurance Fireman

Brigade/Service
Liverpool, London & Globe Insurance Fire Brigade

Cause of death
Due to injuries sustained when railway platform and arches collapsed

Location died
Watson & Sons, Aire Street, Leeds (soap manufacturers)

Current Fire Authority
West Yorkshire

Further information

Manufacturer was located in the 'Dark Arches, under Leeds railway station. James relieved his brother William just 3 minutes before the platform collapsed. 

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