Leatherhead

Leatherhead is a medium-sized town in Surrey, on the River Mole.

Related Topics:
Surrey - River Mole

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It has a small and 1970s town centre, which despite containing a brand-new supermarket and many specialist shops has recently been voted amongst the worst in the UK.

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Leatherhead Football Club was renowned in the early 1970s for its "Giant Killing" exploits in the FA Cup, but has since retreated into obscurity.

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Since the summer of 2000 Leatherhead Football Club has been run by the Tanners supporters who stepped into the breach when it seemed their Club would go out of existence. A small army of volunteers has worked hard to bring stability to Fetcham Grove and they can take great pride in their achievements. The playing side of the Club has made steady progress whilst the infrastructure at the ground has been restored and a sound financial position established. A new long-term lease on Fetcham Grove has helped secure the Tanners future. Sponsorship by Milners, who back the Ryman League team, and Toshiba Carrier, who assist the youth team, has been of great benefit in the Leatherhead recovery. Chris Kelly (the "Leatherhead Lip"), star player in the 70's team is now back at Fetcham Grove in the role of Commercial Manager.

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Leatherhead's School for the Blind, was once the work-place for Paul Heaton, but he was fired after encouraging residents to try cycling!

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Other famous residents have included: Marc Bolan, who went to school at Therfield, the Beaverbrook family, and Kevin Williams the "Home Doctor".

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