The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex.
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
1950s
The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 1953
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012.
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
Family Vault
However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher.
Bleachworks Ruins
[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]
Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
WWII shelter
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water.
Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. 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 Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. 8 storming its way into Fry Magazine's top 50 last year.
collapsed storage tanks
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.
Countess Wilton, 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.
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 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.
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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
Buckleys works
This light hearted simple walk is easier than recent walks.
We may have to make some small changes to. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier.
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However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. 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. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. Real photograph. Bleachworks
The Bleaching Ground,Max Liebermann
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 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. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. A track lead up form the bleachworks towards Well bank. Buckleys works
For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map
This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
Bleachworks
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1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
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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. 1861
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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Prestwich Clough House Ruins
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Prestwich Clough Farm .
John Travis died:1675
Bleachworks
Bleachworks
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 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. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood.
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.
He also had 2 servants and a coachman. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children.
Bleachworks
In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane.
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
Buckleys works
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. 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. WWII shelter
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. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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 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. Prestwich Clough Day will be going ahead on Sunday 22nd August.
Landlord just raised our rent from 1050 to 1500. 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.
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The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex.
1861
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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. WWII Sites of Prestwich
Pinterest. John Travis died:1675
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. The bleachworks themselves are believed to be one of the oldest bleachworks in Prestwich, dating from 1762, when a Mr John Travis was listed as a whitster and proprietor of Prestwich Clough Dye Works.
The allotments sprung up shortly after WWI, as a measure to assist returning service men (Land Settlement Facilities Act 1919) but also providing the terraced houses of Prestwich with space to grow their own food.
Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front.
Bleachworks
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard.
In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's.
Don't store immediately with a retailer. Other Similar Properties Check other properties in the same postcode M25 3JD, sector M25 3 or . These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
1871
This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Bleachworks
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. Water channel to the lodges
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Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
1953
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. 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. Culvert remains
collapsed storage tanks
John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood.
The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby.
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John Travis died:1675
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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
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.
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, John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779.
1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
collapsed storage tanks
The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today.
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
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.
Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section]
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 shelter
1861
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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. 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
Family Vault
Countess Wilton
Water channel to the lodges
Buckleys 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. WWII Sites of Prestwich
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.
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[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
Bleachworks
You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
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.
Bleachworks Ruins
(with no reference to Prestwich Clough house)
By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood.
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge.
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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks.
A thriving caf bar at the heart of Prestwich 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. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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.
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. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 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.
Manchester, Greater Manchester. 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.
In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane.
By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. Prestwich Clough House Ruins
We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher.
Bleachworks
The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley
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