stonework Bleachworks Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. Bleachworks Ruins His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. [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] 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. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. 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. 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. 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. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. Family Vault collapsed storage tanks 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. stonework Bleachworks [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] John Travis slab (dates from 1824) His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. Prestwich Clough, Bury. 1950s Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works 1953 By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 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 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. Water channel to the lodges 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Buckleys works 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. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. Bleachworks The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Prestwich Clough on a sunny day in May, though, was pleasantly different from the mystical landscape of 'Jawbone and the Air Rifle'. Prestwich Clough House Ruins Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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 further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. 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. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife 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). Bleachworks Ruins Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works Bleachworks Ruins Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, WWII shelter 1915 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. collapsed storage tanks This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. 1850 1915 The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. WWII shelter Water channel to the lodges 1871 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. Watch a video of the area developing over time. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. Bleachworks The redirection of the stream allowed for it (along with streams from Butterstile and Hilton Lane) to also supply the pond in Drinkwater Park, which had been dammed and in turn may have supplied the Tudor water mill, believed to be located along the banks of the Irwell at Drinkwater. 1953 Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 1891 The property you are viewing is located at Prestwich Clough Farm, Clough Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3JD. WWII Sites of Prestwich In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. 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). Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage Countess Wilton Watch out for details on our Facebook page. The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1950s In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] 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. stonework His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. 1891 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. Roma Caffe & Deli 274 reviews Closed today Italian, Pizza - 1.4 mi Whitefield "Great lunch" "Great lunch" 3. The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. 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. 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. 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. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 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 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. Buckleys works Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. 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. Call us on 0161 773 7715 to arrange a viewing! These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. 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. 1953 Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. 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. 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. 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