Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. It's been suggest that it was a shelter for a barrage balloon crew, protecting the factories from enemy bombers, or an ammo store for an AA gun. 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.
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, [many thanks to Peter Corbally for some of the content and tipping me off on the Travis grave].
It's been suggest that it was a shelter for a barrage balloon crew, protecting the factories from enemy bombers, or an ammo store for an AA gun.
James retired from the local board of governors in 1894.
Their first project was The Coffee Sack - a thriving caf bar in Prestwich. 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.
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
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James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. Monthly Prestwich Clough Forest Garden Radcliffe - Belmont Road Come and join us at our Belmont Road site. John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779.
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 census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
Bleachworks
Bleachworks Ruins
The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier.
Kate + Johanna originally met at Salford Quays Pizza Express, in 2008 while working their way up the hospitality ladder. 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.
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.
Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage
Bleachworks Ruins
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 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. 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.
In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Once bleached, the cloth could then be dyed, but first would be laid out, or hung up on tenter frames (secured with tenter hooks) to dry in communal or private bleaching crofts. 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. 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.
Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. John Travis died:1675
We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st May in St Marys Flower Park, David Stanley Culvert remains
Bleachworks Ruins
1950s
In 1858, John Buckley rode in the ninth coach of the cortege for the funeral of Mary Margaret Egerton (nee Stanley) Countess of Wilton, who had died of typhoid fever.
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
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. 1953
The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard.
Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section]
This will be the 17th year we have managed to host the Clough Day so I would like to thank all our Sponsors, our team and everyone who has agreed to participate in making this possible. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. 8 storming its way into Fry Magazine's top 50 last year.
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A track lead up form the bleachworks towards.
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.
1950s
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. In these current harsh financial times it even more important that we have as many Free activities and Events as possible to help us forget for a while our worries and problems whilst bringing the Community together, and nothing says summer is arriving than Prestwichs own and very unique Clough Day.
[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. A lodge on Buckley Lane had been built upon and the lane itself had been straightened as it passed between the Bleachworks & the water works. This practice led to names that live on today, such as Whittaker.As chemical replacements for natural substances (such as urine) were discovered the Whitsters became Bleachers, and machinery was introduce to the industry. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
John, aged 57, was a widow, living with his 4 children (Mary, Anne, Edmund and Hannah) and Mary Shawcross, his niece, with 2 servants to help them out.
A section of curved brickwork which made up the culvert that the stream passed through, still remains along the base of the stream as it passes under todays path.
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.
"New Cafe - hidden gem" .
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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
The Bleaching Ground,Max Liebermann
which includes the return of the popular Prestwich Farmers Market on May 23rd, several brass band performances in St Mary's Flower Garden and live music and poetry at various venues.
[There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 1891
The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today.
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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
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. 1915
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
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.
John Buckley, a bleacher of Prestwich was appointed in 1856 to the grand jury of the Salford Assizes, and in 1859 he donated towards the foundation of a Volunteer Rifle Corps, headed up by the Earl of Wilton.
In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D.
Water channel to the lodges
The cortege formed at Heaton Hall and lead to St Mary's where she was placed in the family vault with great mourning shown throughout the local community. Bleachworks
John Travis was listed as church warden in 1770 (this is likely John from Prestwich Wood) and a second John appointed in 1816 ( his grandson), and then the role was adopted by Richard appointed in 1823 & 1832 - presenting Rev Lyon with a silver salver upon the 50th year of his incumbency.John Travis was also a member of the committee responsible for the detection and prosecution of felons and receivers of stolen goods in the local area. Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife.
1850
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. collapsed storage tanks
Countess Wilton
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. Buckleys works
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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 tea was gorgeous.
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Bleachworks Ruins
Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result.
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge.
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
The crash happened on the Downpatrick road near Clough early on Friday morning. 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. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use.
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.
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. 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.
1850
We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
Bleachworks
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
WWII shelter
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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. The cortege formed at Heaton Hall and lead to St Mary's where she was placed in the family vault with great mourning shown throughout the local community. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Family Vault
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. 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. John Travis died:1675
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97.
A much older gravestone, shows a John Travis, who died 1675, unfortunately it gives no clues of other family relatives, as the rest of the stone lists the Bowker family. 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.
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. The cortege formed at Heaton Hall and lead to St Mary's where she was placed in the family vault with great mourning shown throughout the local community. 1950s
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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.
Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
The redirection of the stream allowed for it (along with streams from Butterstile and Hilton Lane) to also supply the pond in Drinkwater Park, which had been dammed and in turn may have supplied the Tudor water mill, believed to be located along the banks of the Irwell at Drinkwater. stonework
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, collapsed storage tanks
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). stonework
collapsed storage tanks
Bleachworks
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. 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). Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. https://youtu.be/nbt2YUjHGKA See translationConditions:Great! Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front.
James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher
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. WWII shelter
stonework
A lodge on Buckley Lane had been built upon and the lane itself had been straightened as it passed between the Bleachworks & the water works.
The redirection of the stream allowed for it (along with streams from Butterstile and Hilton Lane) to also supply the pond in Drinkwater Park, which had been dammed and in turn may have supplied the Tudor water mill, believed to be located along the banks of the Irwell at Drinkwater. 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). The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 1891
WWII Sites of Prestwich
Family Vault
1891
[There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. Buckleys works
WWII shelter
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates.
Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
In 1858, John Buckley rode in the ninth coach of the cortege for the funeral of Mary Margaret Egerton (nee Stanley) Countess of Wilton, who had died of typhoid fever.
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
This practice led to names that live on today, such as Whittaker.As chemical replacements for natural substances (such as urine) were discovered the Whitsters became Bleachers, and machinery was introduce to the industry. Bleachworks Ruins
266. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:
1953
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.
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012.
He also had 2 servants and a coachman. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Sign up for a free Ancestry Account (no subscription required) and you can see the Travis family tree
1871
Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
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. 1861
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Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
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.
John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 1.
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WWII Sites of Prestwich
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. 1915
However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days.
Weekly Radcliffe - Belmont Road
Culvert remains
In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
1950s
Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. Bleachworks
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. 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). Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Buckleys works
His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife.
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby.
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge.
In 1858, John Buckley rode in the ninth coach of the cortege for the funeral of Mary Margaret Egerton (nee Stanley) Countess of Wilton, who had died of typhoid fever. The cortege formed at Heaton Hall and lead to St Mary's where she was placed in the family vault with great mourning shown throughout the local community. Bleachworks Ruins
A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. WWII shelter
The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:
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John Travis was listed as church warden in 1770 (this is likely John from Prestwich Wood) and a second John appointed in 1816 ( his grandson), and then the role was adopted by Richard appointed in 1823 & 1832 - presenting Rev Lyon with a silver salver upon the 50th year of his incumbency.John Travis was also a member of the committee responsible for the detection and prosecution of felons and receivers of stolen goods in the local area.
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012.
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 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. 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
1891
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
John was also listed as a Whitster at the baptism of his son John in 1754. A lodge on Buckley Lane had been built upon and the lane itself had been straightened as it passed between the Bleachworks & the water works. 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. 1953
1915
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. Bleachworks
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 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 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 map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex.
Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6.
The redirection of the stream allowed for it (along with streams from Butterstile and Hilton Lane) to also supply the pond in Drinkwater Park, which had been dammed and in turn may have supplied the Tudor water mill, believed to be located along the banks of the Irwell at Drinkwater.
WWII Sites of Prestwich
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman.
Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678.
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By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe.
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