William Leaf
William Laidler Leaf (1791-1874) was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist.
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The Leaf Hall, Eastbourne.
Family grave of William Leaf in West Norwood Cemetery
Biography
He lived in Streatham, south London and had a holiday home on Eastbourne's Grand Parade.
He was closely associated with the temperance movement and funded the construction of the Leaf Hall in Eastbourne.[1][2]
He is buried in West Norwood Cemetery.
References
- Historic England. "Leaf Hall (1447081)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- The History of Leaf Hall – Eastbourne’s oldest public building. Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
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