Sir Ambrose Crowley III (1 April 1657/8[1] – 17 October 1713) was a 17th-century English ironmonger and politician who was returned to the House of Commons in 1713.
His workers had an elected works committee, sickness payments, company medical team and were treated with respect.
British iron production was carried out at Ynyscedwyn in South Wales and in the Wealden area of Southern England.
The business survived into the Victorian era and the 'Crowley Crew' were renowned for their skills with metal and their steadfast and resolute defence of their rights and freedoms in the face of government intimidation.
The children that lived to adulthood were as follows: His direct descendants include: Sir Ambrose was buried at SS Peter and Paul's Church at Mitcham in Surrey where there is a monument with the following inscription: