James McEvoy

Who was James McEvoy?

James McEvoy was a British military officer, educationist and teacher.

An Old Amplefordian, he was an only child, born and raised in Lancashire. He came to Ampleforth’s Junior House in 1942, aged 12, and then was in St. Aidan's House between September 1944 and December 1948.

He then studied at St. Mary's Teaching Training College at Strawberry Hill. He taught at the Catholic Primary School in Warrington. He then joined the Royal Army’s Educational Corps, being in Singapore for a time, teaching English to Gurkhas.

After leaving the army, he returned to teaching. He was Principal of Teaching Centres, firstly in Cheshire and later in Sefton and Crosby. He retired in 1992.

Subsequently he worked for the Officers Association.

He was also a member of the Conservative Group in his constituency.