William Leaf

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

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][2] Leaf is buried in West Norwood Cemetery.

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