William Laidler Leaf (1791–1874) was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist.
Occupation
silk merchant, philanthropist
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born
March 20, 1791
Died
July 3, 1874
Overview
William Laidler Leaf (1791-1874) was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist.
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.
He is buried in West Norwood Cemetery.
