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. Goto prestwich.org.uk/clo. 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. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] 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. 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 The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. 1953 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. 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. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Bleachworks Ruins 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 Sites of Prestwich 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Bleachworks We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Bleachworks Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 157. r/manchester. 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). For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map One day over a glass of wine or 3 they decided it was time to stop working for others and do it for themselves. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map John was also listed as a Whitster at the baptism of his son John in 1754. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Water channel to the lodges This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Culvert remains 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. 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. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Pinto's Sandwich Bar & Cafe 29 reviews Closed Now Cafe, British "Good food, friendly service" However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. 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 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. 1891 1915 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. 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. 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. 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. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 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. 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. Bleachworks Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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. [St Mary D Section] These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye 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. 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. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] collapsed storage tanks These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). WWII Sites of Prestwich In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. Water channel to the lodges This was during the tenure of the Cokes as Lord of the Manor. John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. 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. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) Prestwich Clough Tea Rooms People Contact Clough Tea rooms Clough lane was the main track to Prestwich Clough Dye Works which had been in operation since at least 1795. 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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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. 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. 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