William Brearley
William Brearley (1829-1876) was born at Maltby. He apparently worked for eight years for T. Bradbury & Sons, before starting a business in Edward Street in 1864. He registered a silver mark from Carver Street in 1867 and advertised electro-plate centre pieces, epergnes, and fruit and flower stands. He died on 29 April 1876, aged 47, and was buried at St Philip’s churchyard (leaving under £4,000).