Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Tisdall, William Henry, Gunmaker and Fishing Tackle Dealer, 159 Lambton Quay, Wellington. Telephone 591. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Private residence, “The Eyrie,” Glenbervie Terrace. Born in Birmingham, England, in 1864, Mr. Tisdall was educated at the Bishop Vesey Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield, near his native town. He learned his trade with his father, the well-known gunmaker, remaining in connection with the business till leaving for New Zealand in 1890. Mr. Tisdall occupies a two-story brick shop, with verandah in front, the total floorage space being over 900 square feet. He keeps a choice stock of guns, ammunition, and fishing tackle of every kind, of the best quality, and is a direct importer from the best British manufacturers. Mr. Tisdall is agent in New Zealand for Messrs. Hardy Brothers, of Alnwick, Northumberland, who are reputed to be the best fishing tackle manufacturers of the world; also for Mr. W. W. Greener, gunmaker, of Birmingham. Mr. Tisdall also keeps a large assortment of goods by other well-known makers.