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William Laidler Leaf (1791–1874) was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist.

Biography

Leaf lived in Streatham, south London and had a holiday home on Eastbourne's Grand Parade.

Leaf was closely associated with the temperance movement and funded the construction of the Leaf Hall in Eastbourne.

Leaf is buried in West Norwood Cemetery.

References

1. Historic England. "Leaf Hall (1447081)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
2. The History of Leaf Hall – Eastbourne’s oldest public building. Archived 22 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine Leaf Hall Community Arts Centre. Retrieved 18 December 2017.

External links

• http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/07/26/william-leaf-and-homeopathy/

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