Felix Leigh

Born in 1853 and dying in 1935, Felix Leigh was a British author and journalist remembered for writing for children. Reliable library and reference sources identify him as a children’s literature writer, and his surviving work shows a fondness for rhythm, bright detail, and an easy, inviting tone.

Leigh is especially associated with London Town, a late 19th-century illustrated poetry book for children. The book offers a playful walk through London’s sights and atmosphere, pairing his verses with illustrations by Thomas Crane and Ellen E. Houghton.

Records linked to his work also note that he contributed drawings and poems for many years to Boy’s Own Paper, suggesting a writer who moved comfortably between literature and periodical journalism. Even from the small amount that survives in common reference sources, he comes across as a lively guide to the world of Victorian children’s reading.