Portraits of Children of the Mobility

Percival Leigh (1813–1889) was an English writer, humorist, and journalist known for his association with the satirical magazine 'Punch'. Born on November 28, 1813, Leigh studied medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital but quickly turned his interests toward literature and journalism. A contemporary of 19th-century literary figures, Leigh contributed to 'Punch' from its early years, imparting his wi...