Editing Leatherhead (section)

===Leatherhead Institute===
[[File:Leatherhead Institute (uk geograph 6328060).jpg|thumb|right|Leatherhead Institute]]
The Leatherhead Institute was built in 1892. It was given to the town by Abraham Dixon,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://leatherheadinstitute.uk/history/ |title= History |author= <!--Not stated--> |publisher= Leatherhead Institute |access-date= 15 February 2021 |archive-date= 16 February 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210216200341/https://leatherheadinstitute.uk/history/ |url-status= live }}</ref> who wanted the building to be used to provide educational, social and recreational opportunities to local residents.<ref name=Vardey_1988_pp155-156/> During the Second World War, it housed the local Food and Fuel Offices.<ref name=Vardey_1988_pp244-249>{{harvnb|Vardey|1988|pp=244–249}}</ref> A major restoration project was completed in 1987.<ref name=Vardey_1988_p268>{{harvnb|Vardey|1988|p=268}}</ref>