The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Water channel to the lodges Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. 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. M11 1JG, UK Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, WWII shelter 1953 1891 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. The Bleaching Ground,Max Liebermann 1953 1915 (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. 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. 1871 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. During the pandemic they evolved the business to provide essential goods and yummy takeaway to their loyal customer base and now they are back open they are busier than ever. 1891 The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher 1871 collapsed storage tanks 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. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. [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] Prestwich Clough House Ruins Other features to spot on the North side of the stream are the retaining walls that made up some of the the water reservoirs used by the works and the feeder channel that captured water from the stream into the reservoirs. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section] Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works John Travis died:1675 Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. Bleachworks Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Bleachworks Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 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. 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). (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) 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 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. Bleachworks 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. 1871 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. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Family Vault 1953 John Travis slab (dates from 1824) 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. The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. Buckleys works WWII shelter We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 1950s This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. stonework By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. 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. 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). 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. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. 1871 Whilst easy going, Prestwich Clough holds charm, views and a past steeped in historical industri. Prestwich Clough Day will be going ahead on Sunday 22nd August. John Travis died:1675 This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Prestwich Clough House Ruins 1953 Alfred Leak tenant farmer, with family of 8 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 WWII Sites of Prestwich These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. 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. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) 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. 1891 Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] 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). 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. (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Buckleys works Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. 1953 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. 1891 Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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. 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. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. 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. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. 1871. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. 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 stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. This light hearted simple walk is easier than recent walks. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. Join. 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. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. Prestwich Clough on a sunny day in May, though, was pleasantly different from the mystical landscape of 'Jawbone and the Air Rifle'. 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. It is administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council and is part of Prestwich Forest Park, which also incorporates Drinkwater Park, Philips Park, Mere Clough, Forest Bank Park in . Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. ADVERTISEMENT In the world of chippies, that's a very big deal indeed. Bleachworks Ruins Countess Wilton Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. 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. Bleachworks For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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. Buckleys works WWII Sites of Prestwich By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. 10 BONUS OFFER: Earn simple money by watching movies, taking part in video games, and getting into surveys. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works 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 route from Prestwich Wood to Prestwich Clough was. 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. 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). Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1953 The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. There has also been some management of the stream as it enters the works with a water channel (leet) constructed to the North of the stream (circled - still visible today). However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. It'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. 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher 1915 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. 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Bleachworks Ruins Family Vault 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. 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 The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher 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. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. 1891 Kate + Johanna originally met at Salford Quays Pizza Express, in 2008 while working their way up the hospitality ladder. 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