Henry Wardle

Henry Wardle
Born	1832 Twyford, Berkshire, England
Died	Burton upon Trent, England
Occupation(s)	Brewing entrepreneur, politician
Years active	1853–1892
Known for	Partnership in Thomas Salt and Co brewery; Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire (1885–1892)

Henry Wardle (1832 – 16 February 1892) was a British brewing entrepreneur and Liberal Party politician who represented a constituency in the House of Commons from 1885 until 1892.

Originating from Twyford, Berkshire, Wardle entered into a partnership with Thomas Fosbrooke Salt in 1853 to expand the brewery known as Thomas Salt and Co located in Burton upon Trent. His involvement in local administration included roles as a Town Commissioner and subsequently an alderman following Burton's establishment as a municipal borough in 1878. Additionally, Wardle held the position of Justice of the Peace across both Derbyshire and Staffordshire counties.

At the 1885 general election, Wardle secured the parliamentary seat for South Derbyshire and maintained this role until his passing at age 60 in Burton upon Trent in 1892.

In 1864, he wed Mary Ellen Salt, daughter of his business associate. Their son, Thomas Erskine Wardle, later achieved the rank of Vice-Admiral within the Royal Navy.