Lee Valley Tools founder Leonard Lee dies
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Leonard Lee, the founder of popular woodworking and gardening tool retailer Lee Valley Tools, died Thursday morning at the age of 77.
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Leonard Lee, Founder of Lee Valley Tools, was the ultimate craftsman
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A Reflection on Leonard Lee, founder of Lee Valley and Veritas
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Leonard Lee - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter [Profiles]
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A Reflection on Leonard Lee, founder of Lee Valley and Veritas
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Leonard Lee
A Reflection on Leonard Lee, founder of Lee Valley and Veritas
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