leatherhead

Leatherhead may refer to more than one subject. Leatherhead, Surrey, is a town in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. It lies on the River Mole at the southern edge of the North Downs, about 20 miles southwest of central London. The town is served by Leatherhead railway station, which provides rail connections to London and surrounding areas, and it has road links via the A24. Its history stretches back to medieval times, and it developed as a market town around the river and local transport routes. Today Leatherhead serves as a residential and commercial hub for the surrounding area, featuring local shops, schools, parks, and cultural venues such as Leatherhead Theatre. It sits near the Surrey Hills area and nearby towns include Dorking and Epsom.

Leatherhead is also the name of a fictional character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. He is typically portrayed as an intelligent, humanoid alligator or crocodile who appears in various comics, animated series, and films. In different continuities, Leatherhead has been an ally or an adversary to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with his backstory and loyalties altered across adaptations.