Here's what we have discovered about the history of Lawson Park Farm and its inhabitants during our time here. If you can help fill in any gaps, or have any stories to share about your own experiences of Lawson Park, please contact us.
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2009
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2008
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2007
Grow Your Own
Grizedale Arts signs a 42 year lease for house and land, moves its office to Lawson Park and begins major land reclamation. more... -
2005
Work on building the large Kitchen Garden begins.
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2001
The Ornamental Garden is commenced.
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2000
The House of Fun
Adam Sutherland (GA director) leases the farmhouse, joined in 2002 by his partner Karen Guthrie. more... -
1970 - 2000
“How dark nights can be”: Recreation, education & tourism
Liverpool Community College lease house and use it for student educational visits more... -
1960's
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1950
Tied housing for the Forestry Commission
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1947
Forestry Commission buys land and house.
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1940's - 50's
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1939-1945
The Second World War
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1920 - 1937
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1910-ish
Edward John Woodman purchases site.
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1897
Purchased by Brantwood (John Ruskin’s nephew).
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1800's
Stalkers (ended 1883), Wilkinson (1883 - ?)
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1670 - early 1900's
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1670
Thomas Sandys gifted to parish of Satterthwaite until late 19th century.
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1537
Post the dissolution of the monasteries, site transferred from King's Commissioners to local Sandys family.
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1338-1537
Monastic Origins
Furness Abbey (a Cistercian order) establishes a small dwelling on site and leased it to charcoal burners for use in iron-smelting.
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