Leak was the local blacksmith and renowned bare-knuckle prize fighter. He lived in one of six thatched cottages that once stood on the cliff top near Runton gap. His blacksmith's forge was at West Runton.
Leak, who was both a local blacksmith and a celebrated bare-knuckle prizefighter, resided in one of six thatched cottages previously located atop the cliff near Runton gap. His blacksmith's workshop was situated in West Runton.