The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 1861 The Event features Activities | Concessions | Countryside Groups | Entertainment | Local Groups Hello and welcome to our website for Prestwich Clough Day 2023 In fact, in. It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). of Kensington Mansions London, the ceremony taking place at ST Mary's, she died two years later in 1910 aged 32, with her abode listed as Monaco. Manual drainage channels are suggested in the field pattern to the South of the bleachworks that can be seen on the maps, this would have allowed for the fields to be used for the drying of the bleached cloth. This photo shows the works looking down towards Waterdale, with a large shed (circled) now added on the right just before the stream, and a row of the original works buildings, that were shown on the 1845 map, along the left hand side of the track. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: The gravestone of the John Travis mentioned in 1850 above, lies not far away, having been cut & reused into the pathway near the tower John and his son John, both died in 1824. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Bleachworks Ruins Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. They went straight to work as the summer of that year had been a drought, with no rains for 16 weeks, the lodges of the Parish had dried up, they re-opened recently closed wells, and employed water carts to travel the tracks through Prestwich, delivering water to rate payers. 1953 Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 1891 1891 Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. stonework In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. Alfred Leak tenant farmer, with family of 8 The house was bounded off and reached from the West by a path, footbridge and ford, the banks of the boundary can be seen in the woodland today.A further path from the East lead up towards Wellbank. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. 1850, The Travis family continued as proprietors of the Dye Works for 40 years, before it passed to Robert Leak then to John Rylance before passing to the Buckley family. Thorpe, the WhitsterA whitster called Issachar Thorpe was another local person to step up to bleaching on an industrial scale in his bleach works at the bottom of Prestwich Clough in about 1772. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. As chemicals, sulphuric acid at first and then chloride, and machinery was introduced to the bleaching process, the whitsters became known as bleachers, and the large amounts of water stored would have allowed for steam machinery to be introduced. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 The gravestone of the John Travis mentioned in 1850 above, lies not far away, having been cut & reused into the pathway near the tower John and his son John, both died in 1824. Bleachworks [as well as two dye works in Prestwich Clough and Waterdale, there were also works established in Spring Vale adjacent to Hilton Lane and at Kersal Moorside,on the Singleton Brook in the George Street area of Sedgley] stonework stonework In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 1915 Bleachworks The Bleaching Ground,Max Liebermann This photo looks back up the clough from the dye works, you can make out the shadow of the shed on the left, and a brick wall to the right which would have blocked off access to the rear of Prestwich Clough house. There has also been some management of the stream as it enters the works with a water channel (leet) constructed to the North of the stream (circled - still visible today). However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). The Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. Thorpe, the WhitsterA whitster called Issachar Thorpe was another local person to step up to bleaching on an industrial scale in his bleach works at the bottom of Prestwich Clough in about 1772. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] Back on track in 1911, the census lists James (aged 65) Bleacher Of Cotton And Linen Goods, with his wife Ada, and sister in law. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. By 1871 James Buckley (born 1846) and now master bleacher was head of the household, living with his wife, 2 sisters, 1 cousin, and 2 servants. WWII Sites of Prestwich Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Family Vault The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. In 1854, there is a registration of the burial of Fredrick son of John Buckley, and John is also listed as Churchwarden from 1855 to 1862. Bleachworks [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Your email address will not be published. This property comes under Bury local authority/council with C council tax band and total council tax charges are 1,699 per year. There has also been some management of the stream as it enters the works with a water channel (leet) constructed to the North of the stream (circled - still visible today). Buckleys works The bleachworks themselves are believed to be one of the oldest bleachworks in Prestwich, dating from 1762, when a Mr John Travis was listed as a whitster and proprietor of Prestwich Clough Dye Works. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background The New Roundhouse, 1328 Ashton Old Road. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. 1891 Consisting of Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale and Prestwich Clough there are plenty of places to explore and lots of nature and wildlife to discover. The Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Back on track in 1911, the census lists James (aged 65) Bleacher Of Cotton And Linen Goods, with his wife Ada, and sister in law. 1891 [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Prestwich Clough House Ruins James Hilton Agricultural labourer, with family of 4 Coffee Sack The Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Today. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. It also shows how the garden area of Prestwich Clough house stretched over the covered stream, giving the water feature you see in the photo of the house (top of page). Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife Family Vault This stone mentions that John and his wife Mary, were "of Prestwich Clough" (1850), and the records show that John had followed the family occupation of Whitster. Walk leader: Maggie Smith Contact number: 07879465047 Contact email: maggie@maggiesmith.me.uk Further information: manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk Share this Route Full Name* Prior to its taming, the stream would have followed its general direction Westwards down past the dyeworks and the water treatment plant which was constructed in the late 19th century, and on into the river Irwell. The bleachworks themselves are believed to be one of the oldest bleachworks in Prestwich, dating from 1762, when a Mr John Travis was listed as a whitster and proprietor of Prestwich Clough Dye Works. John Travis died:1675 Bleachworks Ruins Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Buckleys works You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. These fields sat in a sheltered area below a U shaped bank to the east that went up toward Wellbank and Diggle Fold/Prestwich Hills This had been carved out by the Irwell when it had a more meandering nature. Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Family Vault 1891 The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. 1891 Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Explore. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 1915 Bleachworks 1950s So shop in-store and collect Clubcard points today. WWII Sites of Prestwich By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. The house was bounded off and reached from the West by a path, footbridge and ford, the banks of the boundary can be seen in the woodland today.A further path from the East lead up towards Wellbank. Their first project was The Coffee Sack - a thriving caf bar in Prestwich. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, WWII shelter Clough farm A little history of South Clough Allotments in Prestwich. collapsed storage tanks The Travis family continued as proprietors of the Dye Works for 40 years, before it passed to Robert Leak then to John Rylance before passing to the Buckley family. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. 1950s collapsed storage tanks In 1906 Mr Gardner, a local developer - purchased an area of land for the residents of Prestwich called Prestwich Clough. The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. 1953 [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Buckleys works Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. Family Vault 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. Bleachworks Ruins Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 collapsed storage tanks He also had 2 servants and a coachman. By 1871 James Buckley (born 1846) and now master bleacher was head of the household, living with his wife, 2 sisters, 1 cousin, and 2 servants. The 1901 census then refers to Prestwich Clough house as being occupied by Thomas Grimshaw, a caterer, but shows it as a refreshment/coffee house so is clearly the Clough Tea Rooms further up the Clough. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. John had also committed his efforts to the locality of Prestwich, and was listed as one of the 12 members of the first board of Guardians in 1867. Prestwich Clough House Ruins Back on track in 1911, the census lists James (aged 65) Bleacher Of Cotton And Linen Goods, with his wife Ada, and sister in law. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97.