William Henry Willans

William Henry Willans (31 1831 - 25 September 1904) was a wool-broker and local politician.

The son of William Willans of Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

Senior partner of Willians & Overbury, and Chairman of Pawsons & Leafs two City of London based textile firms. He was treasurer of the London Chamber of Commerce from 1890-93, Chairman from 1893-98 and Deputy Chairman from 1898 until his death. He was also a trustee of the National Provident Institution from 1892.

He stood unsuccessfully as Liberal Party candidate at Frome, Somerset at the 1874 General Election.

He was a Lieutenant of the City of London and Deputy Lieutenant of Middlesex.

For twelve years he was a member of Middlesex County Council, as a councillor for Willesden from 1889-1892 and an alderman from 1892-1901.

Willans had homes at Holland Park and Seaton in North Devon, where he died. His funeral was held at the Church of St Peter, Vere Street. He was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery.