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.
Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. 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 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 Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 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). These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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.
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Bleachworks Ruins
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 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. 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.
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.
Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. 1950s
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. 1850
1950s
In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Buckleys works
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1953
Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
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. 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.
Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section]
Buckleys works
In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. 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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. 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. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 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. 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.
collapsed storage tanks
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97.
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. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children.
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.
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital.
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.
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
[There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 1950s
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
1915
Full information about Establishment, bus station and transit station Prestwich Clough Farm at Clough Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, Prestwich, England M25 3JD.
The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. From the Park you can walk to St Mary's Church, and continue down through Prestwich Clough.
The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. The Prestwich Archaeological group investigated the site of Prestwich Clough house, and the water feature was found to have included some carved stonework which, although out of context, is thought to be of medieval period, and possibly from older stages of St Mary's Church. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
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. 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.
Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
Whitster A whitster, or whitner, removed the impurities such as seeds shell and waxes from cloth by dipping and stirring the cloth in large containers of alkali, a mix of potash and lime ((bowking). The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. 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). 1950s
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex.
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
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 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. 1953
The Bleaching Ground,Max Liebermann
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 Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 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.
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
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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. 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.
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. John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, WWII shelter
Family Vault
Family Vault
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 map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use.
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. Travis Stone from 1787
1915
stonework
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 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. Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. Sunday 21 st May 7.30 - 9.30 6 to erect gazebos, moving tables and chairs from Marquee to stalls - 1 or 2 to do the tea/coffee, breakfast for us all. 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.
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. 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. 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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section], Next to the broken slab from 1779 is a further Travis plot, recording Richard's son, also Richard, along with the children of Richard's other son, John.
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use.
The census of 1841 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:(with no reference to Prestwich Clough house itself)
His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge.
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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. WWII Sites of Prestwich
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Whitster A whitster, or whitner, removed the impurities such as seeds shell and waxes from cloth by dipping and stirring the cloth in large containers of alkali, a mix of potash and lime ((bowking). In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 1915
1850
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
1953
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.
Prestwich Clough Forest Garden We aim to grow food and other plants and trees in a 2 acre woodland setting just near Prestwich Clough. 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 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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 Prestwich Archaeological group investigated the site of Prestwich Clough house, and the water feature was found to have included some carved stonework which, although out of context, is thought to be of medieval period, and possibly from older stages of St Mary's Church. 1953
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. Pinto's Sandwich Bar & Cafe 29 reviews Closed Now Cafe, British "Good food, friendly service"
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 10 BONUS OFFER: Earn simple money by watching movies, taking part in video games, and getting into surveys. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works.
collapsed storage tanks
Family Vault
We may have to make some small changes to. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use.
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Family Vault
By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe.
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 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. collapsed storage tanks
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough.
Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. 1953
1850
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.
Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. Prestwich Clough Day will be going ahead on Sunday 22nd August. Buckleys works
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Bleachworks
Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result.
Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century.
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. A 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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. WWII Sites of Prestwich
The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood.
stonework
John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4.
Bleachworks Ruins
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
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.
James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
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 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 map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
Buckleys works
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
[In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount]
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 stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier.
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. 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.
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
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This light hearted simple walk is easier than recent walks. 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. Family Vault
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
WWII shelter
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. He also had 2 servants and a coachman.
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.
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. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Tel: 0161 773 2000
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. collapsed storage tanks
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). 1915
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Prestwich Clough House Ruins
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.
He also had 2 servants and a coachman.
Whilst a maze of footpaths to follow it's almost impossible to get lost. 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. 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. Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield, Manchester Reino Unido. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. 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.
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. John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779.
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. 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 stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. 1871
The Prestwich Archaeological group investigated the site of Prestwich Clough house, and the water feature was found to have included some carved stonework which, although out of context, is thought to be of medieval period, and possibly from older stages of St Mary's Church. 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.
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. WWII Sites of Prestwich
Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Family Vault
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
collapsed storage tanks
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st May in St Marys Flower Park, David Stanley 1950s
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
John Travis died:1675
M11 1JG, UK Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. 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. A few miles outside Manchester City Centre, Prestwich, the unassuming town you pass through on the way to Bury, is fast becoming one of the most desirable places to be in Manchester. The property you are viewing is located at Prestwich Clough Farm, Clough Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3JD. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background, stonework
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