John Oldcastle alive. His heretical opinions and early friendship with Henry V created a traditional scandal which long continued. In the old play "The Famous Victories of Henry V", written before 1588, Oldcastle figures as the Prince's boon companion. When Shakespeare adapted that play in "Henry IV, Part 1", Oldcastle still appeared, but when the play was printed in 1598, the name was changed to Falstaff (modelled after John Fastolf), in deference to one of Oldcastle's descendants, Lord Cobham. Though the fat knight still remains "my old lad of the Castle", the stage character has nothing to do with the Lollard leader.
Oldcastle Materials of April 2017. The company is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Atlanta. Randy Lake serves as chief executive officer (CEO). Brands and subsidiaries include: Tom Hill was named Oldcastle Materials' president in 1991, and began serving as CEO in early 2000. The company saw significant growth during his tenure. Oldcastle Materials' sales increased from $100 million to $7 billion between 1992 and 2006. In October 2016, Oldcastle Materials announced plans to build a new asphalt plant and distribution center at Port San Antonio's East Kelly Railport. The company acquired Tilcon in 1996. Oldcastle Materials purchased Central Pre-Mix, Four Corners