Stephen William Silver  Stephen William Silver (1819-1905) was a London Merchant who took over running S. W. Silver and Co. from his father Stephen Winckworth Silver in 1846. He was responsible for developing the company's industrial presence in the area to the west of North Woolwich which became known as Silvertown taking its name from the company. He resided at 3 York Gate, located at an entrance to Regent's Park. Here he housed his considerable library which became known as the York Gate Library.