The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby.
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 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. 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. Prestwich Clough Day is a FREE Annual Event held from 12pm - 5pm in St Mary's Flower Park and outside The Church Inn, Church Lane.
A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. Prestwich Clough is a 24.12 acre[1] Site of Biological Importance situated in Prestwich and is bound by Church Lane to the north, Bury New Road to the east, St. Ann's Road to the south and Buckley Lane to the west. 1915
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1953
A track lead up form the bleachworks towards Well bank. John Travis died:1675
This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and 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.
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Bleachworks
Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard.
Chair Prestwich Clough Day.
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. John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. 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. 1861, We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 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. stonework
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. 1891
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. collapsed storage tanks
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. 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.
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
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.
They opened the doors in 2017 and have never looked back serving delicious coffee + cakes breakfast, lunch and dinner with a laidback relaxed caf bar vibe. Culvert remains
Family Vault
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.
Bleachworks Ruins
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Family Vault
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. 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. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher
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.
Required fields are marked *. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children.
Bleachworks
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
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. 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. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
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. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. Culvert remains
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. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, The census of 1841 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:(with no reference to Prestwich Clough house itself), From the 1845 map we can see that Prestwich Clough house was set back from the bleachworks, and had a garden with a pond to to the front.
1953
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.
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 the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. WWII shelter
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. 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.
Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 1950s
collapsed storage tanks
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. 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. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1953
Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. 1861
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 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. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks.
By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children.
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
1950s
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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Cafe and toilet facilities at the beginning and end of walk. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. stonework
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Kate + Johanna originally met at Salford Quays Pizza Express, in 2008 while working their way up the hospitality ladder. 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.
collapsed storage tanks
The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today.
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background, stonework
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. Family Vault
Buckleys works
Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
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). Limit search to Prestwich. Watch out for details on our Facebook page. 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Water channel to the lodges
Learn to ID some of the park's trees and find the fairy doors tucked away at the base of each tree trunk.
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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Family Vault
Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century.
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Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard.
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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
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.
Landlord just raised our rent from 1050 to 1500.
1953
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
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.
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.
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.
Bleachworks Ruins
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. collapsed storage tanks
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century.
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. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today.
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.
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
1950s
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
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley
1915 WWII shelter
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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.
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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]
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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.
WWII Sites of Prestwich
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 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. 1950s
Bleachworks Ruins
WWII Sites of Prestwich
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. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days.
The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates.
1891
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 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. Bleachworks Ruins
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. 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 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D.
Bleachworks
WWII Sites of Prestwich
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane.
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.
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.
collapsed storage tanks
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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. EPC Rating: E Key Features Detached Bungalow Three Bedrooms By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 1915
1950s
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use.
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The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
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. (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house)
1871
Their first project was The Coffee Sack - a thriving caf bar in Prestwich. 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.
John Travis slab (dates from 1824)
stonework
8 storming its way into Fry Magazine's top 50 last year. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. The Coffee Sack 189 reviews Closed Now Cafe, British - "Brunch" "Sunday brunch" 2. 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.
Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front.
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. 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.
I don't recall the adjacent St Mary's Flower Park making it into a Fall lyric, but it was a gentle diversion for two men of a certain age on their way to the next pub. [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]
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, John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779.
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.
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.
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