Leonard Beckley's Garden, July 1981

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Creator

Leonard Beckley, Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Slides

Description

A colour slide of hibiscus flowers in Leonard Beckley's garden in Whitby, Ontario.

Notes

Leonard Beckley was born in Bude, Cornwall, England on 17 September 1905. He immigrated to Canada in 1910 with his parents, Richard and Jane, and his three brothers Herbert, Victor and Edgar. The family would move to 509 Beech Street, Whitby, Ontario circa 1916. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Ellen Roberts (1901-1984) and they did not have any children. They lived at 609 Pine Street, Whitby, Ontario.

Mr. Beckley was an avid photographer, taking photographs of flowers, changing seasons, and events of Whitby. He also documented his family vacations to historic places through photographs. His other passion was gardening which was reflected in his “Old English” garden.

Date of Original

July 1981

Dimensions

Width: 2 in
Height: 2 in

Subject(s)

Flowers
Gardens
Photographers

Personal Name(s)

Beckley, Leonard

Local identifier

A2014_004_229

Collection

Whitby Online Historic Images Collection

Geographic Coverage

Whitby

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.8885389116671 Longitude: -78.939714997406

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