Late 1880’s – James Croasdale farmed at Woodcroft Farm in Haverthwaite village. The new factory and offices were built in a field that was called Pennycroft, which was a part of Woodcroft farm over 100 years ago.
Nine Generations of Croasdales
| Henry | 1695 – 1770 | Cooper | |
| James | 1726 – 1721 | Cooper | |
| Henry | 1752 – 1807 | Hooper | |
| Isaac | 1794 – 1844 | Hooper | |
| James | 1829 – 1906 | Woodmonger & Farmer | |
| George | 1866 – 1947 | Woodmonger | |
| George | 1874 – 1971 | Timber Merchant | |
| John (Jack) | 1929 – 1998 | Timber Merchant | |
| John | Playground Manufacturer | ||
| Gill | Playground Manufacturer |
1834 – Isaac Croasdale built many of the old work buildings at Bridge End in the Leven Valley. He sold provisions and had a licence to sell wines, spirits and tobacco, and he owned a boat for transporting cotton. His old swivel chair from his boat is still kept at Playdale’s offices.
1735 – The Croasdale family began working in the forestry and allied timber trades when Henry Croasdale re-shafted a spade and re-runged a ladder for Finsthwaite Parochial Church Council.
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