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The remaining buildings of Leeds tannery in Whitwell. It was purchased by Major Timothy White in 1903 but ceased functioning soon after that date. Colour photograph 190 x 130 mm also held. On reverse: Site of Leeds Tannery, Whitwell.

After the suicide of his father Robert, Philip Leamon and his brother Arthur took over the farming and tannery business. Philip soon got into debt leading to bankruptcy which resulted in the sale of the Whitwell Hall Estate.

Notes on tanning and tanneries in Reepham from before 1603 to 1905 : photographs of Whitwell Hall : maps of Whitwell Common and Whitwell Hall : further notes about tanned leather in Warehouse.