William Tansley
William Tansley of Tansley's Ice Works
1886 'FISH GAME, AND POULTRY STORES, 102, REGENT STREET, LEAMINGTON. J. K. WILLIAMS BEGS respectfully to inform the inhabitants that he has disposed of his business to Mr. William Tansley, of 107, Dale End, Birmingham, whom he trusts will receive that support in the future liberally accorded to him the past. 107, DALE END, BIRMINGHAM, HAVING taken to Mr. Williams's business, which I intend carrying on as a Branch Establishment, under experienced management, I respectfully ask the favour of your patronage, and by strict attention, it shall be my earnest endeavour to merit your confidence. Your obedient Servant WILLIAM TANSLEY. Depots— Retail: 107, Dale End. Wholesale: Dale End. Ice Manufactory: Fazeley Street Birmingham.'[1]
1889 Takes over the business of Harry Mudd, Fish, Game and Poultry, of 55 High Street, Stourbridge.[2]