William Thomas Henley
1814–1882 (age 68)
Biography
William Thomas Henley, an engineer of noted skill, helped advance the telegraph industry by producing cable and related instruments that were vital to expanding communication across the British Isles and beyond. His firm gained a reputation for quality at a time when innovation in electrical engineering was reshaping the world.
He was admired for his practical mind and determination to meet the demands of a growing industrial age, and he inspired colleagues by maintaining high standards in every undertaking.