Charles Horsley

Charles Horsley (1848 - 24 March 1921) was a businessman and politician. Born in St Pancras, he held directorships in many companies, including a number of breweries. A resident of Highbury, in 1887 he was appointed a justice of the peace for Middlesex, and in 1889 a Deputy Lieutenant of the City of London. He served as Master of the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards.

When the first elections to the London County Council were held in January 1889, Horsley was nominated to contest the Islington East Division. He was elected, sitting on the opposition Moderate Party benches. He served a single three-year term, standing down at the 1892 election.

Horsley continued in business until 1916, when ill-health forced his resignation. He retired to Hampstead, where he died in 1921, aged 72.