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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. Beautiful 4 bed home, Sleeps 8, driveway parking Beautiful 4 bed home, Sleeps 8, driveway parking [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] stonework 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. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) Buckleys works In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 1953 WWII shelter You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife 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. Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage Buckleys works 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. 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background, stonework 1. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Prestwich 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. 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. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Bleachworks Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Bleachworks 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. Buckleys works The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 1891 1953 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. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background [St Mary D Section] [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. collapsed storage tanks WWII Sites of Prestwich Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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). These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works 1950s Water channel to the lodges The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1891 You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 1850 John Travis slab (dates from 1824) Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 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 the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Limit search to Prestwich. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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. Family Vault Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Bleachworks 1850, 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. Buckleys works collapsed storage tanks 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background 1953 The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] 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 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. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Sign up for a free Ancestry Account (no subscription required) and you can see the Travis family tree collapsed storage tanks The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. 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. 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. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife 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. 1915 For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Prestwich Clough House Ruins Buckleys works John Travis died:1675 1950s 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. 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. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife M25 9GL View area details View maps in the shop 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. 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 use your phone, tablet or print a map out ahead of time. Buckleys works 27 days ago. In 1906 Mr Gardner, a local developer - purchased an area of land for the residents of Prestwich called Prestwich Clough. 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. Water channel to the lodges Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. Family Vault 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. 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. 1950s By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. 220 talking about this. 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