William Leaf Explained

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.^[1]

Leaf is buried in West Norwood Cemetery.

External links

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

Notes and References

1. http://www.leafhall.co.uk/history The History of Leaf Hall – Eastbourne’s oldest public building.