Person    | Male  Born 29/8/1817  Died 29/10/1864

John Leech

Categories: Art

Humorous artist and illustrator, was born at 28 Bennett Street, Stamford Street.

Died at home at 6 The Terrace, Kensington.

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John Leech

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Wine Office Court

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