These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Bleachworks Ruins Buckleys works However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. Buckleys works 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background [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] 1953 In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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, John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. (Very important job!) 1950s James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. There are no rules, just some values, stories and passion. 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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 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. Their first project was The Coffee Sack - a thriving caf bar in Prestwich. Water channel to the lodges 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 By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. Buckleys works Find the address of the company, the phone for communication, opening hours, feedback from customers and employees, as well as other information. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 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. 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. The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. Email: info@thecoffeesack.co.uk Family Vault 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. WWII shelter Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 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. 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. stonework In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. Water channel to the lodges collapsed storage tanks This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). stonework By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. 1950s Prestwich Clough House Ruins Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. Is this even legal? 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background 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. Countess Wilton 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] Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Location Bury New Road, Prestwich (flower park) St Mary's Road, Prestwich (playing field) Grid Ref:(E) 381366, (N) 403598 (flower park) Grid Ref:(E) 381622, (N) 403544 (playing field) Area:. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 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. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 1953 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. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Culvert remains 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). Family Vault 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. 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. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Culvert remains PRESTWICH CLOUGH. Roma Caffe & Deli 274 reviews Closed today Italian, Pizza - 1.4 mi Whitefield "Great lunch" "Great lunch" 3. 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). Walk leader: Maggie Smith Contact number: 07879465047 Contact email: maggie@maggiesmith.me.uk Further information: manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk Share this Route Full Name* 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). 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. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. The Event features Activities | Concessions | Countryside Groups | Entertainment | Local Groups, Hello and welcome to our website for Prestwich Clough Day 2023. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. Clough Lane 1844, The route from Prestwich Wood to Prestwich Clough was Clough Lane WWII shelter He also had 2 servants and a coachman. John Travis died:1675 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. 1915 So if you own a business and would like to sponsor us please get in touch or if you see a volunteer rattling a bucket at the gate and are able just throw in a couple of pounds as every pound helps us continue to fund this great event. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. 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 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. 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. Culvert remains Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Buckleys works 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. Bleachworks Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) Family Vault Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 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. 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. Bleachworks Ruins These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Countess Wilton By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Prestwich Clough house 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. 8 people has suggested Pinto's Sandwich Bar & Cafe's dishes . 1950s 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. 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). [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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. 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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 1953 Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. Prestwich Clough (referred to locally as "The 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. A thriving caf bar at the heart of Prestwich community. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Prestwich Clough House Ruins Prestwich Clough House Ruins The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. Meeting point: Prestwich Tram stop In the town centre of Prestwich Prestwich M25 1BP Booking is not required. 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 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. collapsed storage tanks Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. 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. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House. 1850 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. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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). Sign up for a free Ancestry Account (no subscription required) and you can see the Travis family tree You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Buckleys works Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. [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. 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. 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