22 December 1935William Henry Harris, London’s Oldest Man.He Invented “Tinsel”1837-1939 A short stroll from Ladywell chapel, just past grave of Edward Ernest Dowson. lies the family grave of William Henry Harris.William was born in Deptford, on the 3rd of February 1837. His parents were John Harris (a coal porter) and Martha (nee Bartley). He was baptised ...