Gurle, Leonard
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Southwark, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Stepney, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Agriculture & fishing
Horticulture, nursery & market gardening
Notes:
Leonard Gurle, c1621-85, was a nurseryman originally at Southwark but who moved to Whitechapel in 1640s. Emerged as a leading nursery selling fruit trees in particular but also seeds, shrubs, plants, etc, in London and in the country. 1677 appointed King's Gardener. Possibly succeeded in business by his son or grandson
Publications:
- Leonard Gurle's nurseries and some others by Harvey, John H
Groups:
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Southwark, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Stepney, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Agriculture & fishing Horticulture, nursery & market gardening
Notes:
Leonard Gurle, c1621-85, was a nurseryman originally at Southwark but who moved to Whitechapel in 1640s. Emerged as a leading nursery selling fruit trees in particular but also seeds, shrubs, plants, etc, in London and in the country. 1677 appointed King's Gardener. Possibly succeeded in business by his son or grandsonPublications:
- Leonard Gurle's nurseries and some others by Harvey, John H