Why is it called Lee Valley?
The valley takes its name from the River Lee (or Lea). Venues and attractions in the Lee Valley include the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford (home of the London 2012 Olympic Games) several marinas and moorings, a network of cycle routes, angling (fishing) areas, and green spaces. Lee Valley Regional Park is a unique leisure, sports and environmental destination for all residents of London, Essex and Hertfordshire. The 26-mile long, 10,000-acre Park, much of it formerly derelict land, is partly funded by a levy on the council tax.Lee Valley Regional Park Authority owns 35% of the Olympic Park. It funds, manages and owns three venues following the London 2012 Games – Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire, Lee Valley VeloPark and the Eton Manor hockey and tennis centres located at the northernmost end of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Who is the founder of Lee Valley?
Founded in 1978 by leonard and lorraine lee, lee valley began by selling just one product—a barrel stove kit—before expanding to woodworking tools. The first lee valley catalog was cut and pasted together on the lees’ dining room table. Lee valley is a family-owned canadian company founded in 1978, selling a wide variety of quality tools and equipment.Lee Valley is a family-owned Canadian business serving customers all over the world. From our humble beginnings selling a small selection of woodworking tools, we have endeavored to foster the creative spirit of our customers.Founded in 1978 by Leonard and Lorraine Lee, Lee Valley began by selling just one product—a barrel stove kit—before expanding to woodworking tools. The first Lee Valley catalog was cut and pasted together on the Lees’ dining room table.