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In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children.
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.
Bleachworks Ruins
It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough.
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
1850
Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38.
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1950s
The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex.
In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D.
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1915
Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. [St Mary D Section]
Bleachworks
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These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. 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.
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard.
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)
stonework
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates.
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). Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. John Travis died:1675
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. Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. Bleachworks Ruins
By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water.
In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. Clough Farm 1881 Clough farm has been held by several farmers: Gartside (1754) Leake (1841) Rayner (1851) Knott (1861-1891 known as Knotts farm). Jan 20, 2016 - Explore Prestwich Sloopy's board "Prestwich Clough" on Pinterest. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front.
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. 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 stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. Consisting of Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale and Prestwich Clough there are plenty of places to explore and lots of nature and wildlife to discover. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby.
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. 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.
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. 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. Buckleys 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. 1950s
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.
A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Prestwich Clough Forest Garden We aim to grow food and other plants and trees in a 2 acre woodland setting just near Prestwich Clough. 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. The Riddles-designed locomotive was produced from 1943 for the War Department and entered British Railways service in 1948, based initially at 73C, Hither Green shed in Kent. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby.
Buckleys works
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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).
WWII shelter
Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
WWII shelter
Prestwich Clough house
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.
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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. The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley
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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. 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.
WWII Sites of Prestwich
John Travis died:1675
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 Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. Buckleys works
We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher.
Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678.
WWII shelter
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. 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.
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates.
The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher
John was also listed as a Whitster at the baptism of his son John in 1754. Family Vault
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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. stonework
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
So shop in-store and collect Clubcard points today. 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. Bleachworks Ruins
[St Mary D Section], The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard.
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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
The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. 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. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
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Latitude: 53.527416, Longitude: -2.27995 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.
The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 376.
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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley
WWII Sites of Prestwich
WWII shelter
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge.
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. M25 9GL View area details View maps in the shop Whilst easy going, Prestwich Clough holds charm, views and a past steeped in historical industri. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount]
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These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. He also had 2 servants and a coachman.
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Family Vault
1861
Well worth a second visit, preferably after walking through Drinkwater and Prestwich Clough so I can justify eating the . (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house)
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. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family.
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Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1891
We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st May in St Marys Flower Park, David Stanley Water channel to the lodges
In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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).
The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier.
1891
collapsed storage tanks
A thriving caf bar at the heart of Prestwich community. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood.
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's.
Buckleys works
Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
The manorial estates were divided up and purchased by the first generation of rich Manchester industrialists who created individual private estates which characterised Georgian Prestwich. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D.
Bleachworks
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The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. 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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Bleachworks
9.76 ha (24.12 acres) Grid reference: SD805033. Kate + Johanna originally met at Salford Quays Pizza Express, in 2008 while working their way up the hospitality ladder. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Water channel to the lodges
In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Bleachworks
The average value of properties on Clough Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 is 155,020 while the overall average value of properties in M25 is 187,327. 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. 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. WWII shelter
John Travis died:1675
Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
A track lead up form the bleachworks towards Well bank.
stonework
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. Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. collapsed storage tanks
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.
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.
Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. WWII Sites of Prestwich
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
1950s
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:
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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. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38.
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. 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 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount]
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). 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.
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.
James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher
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)
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). 1915
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. 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.
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. 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. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 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. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
1871
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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. stonework
Chair Prestwich Clough Day. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Your email address will not be published. Countess Wilton
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