This is a FREE annual event held at St Mary's Flower Park, and The Church Inn. Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. 1953 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 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. Family Vault 1861 Family Vault WWII shelter Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. Head to your local Tesco Superstore in Manchester, where you'll find a wide range of food and drinks, homeware and more. 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. See more ideas about manchester, history, saint mary. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Walk leader: Maggie Smith Contact number: 07879465047 Contact email: maggie@maggiesmith.me.uk Further information: manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk Share this Route Full Name* 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 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. The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both. Family Vault 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Family Vault The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife 1950s So shop in-store and collect Clubcard points today. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. Countess Wilton James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House. They opened the doors in 2017 an have never looked back serving delicious coffee + cakes breakfast, lunch and dinner with a laidback relaxed caf bar vibe. 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). 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. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: Bleachworks 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House. Prestwich Clough House Ruins Water channel to the lodges 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. 1953 Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 1950s 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. 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. 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 explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. 1915 The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. 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 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. In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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. 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. WWII Sites of Prestwich 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 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 1915 Family Vault 1915 Bleachworks John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. Bleachworks Family Vault 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. 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 [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. 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. 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. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Bleachworks These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 stonework 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. Bleachworks 1861 Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1950s Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1953 You can use your phone, tablet or print a map out ahead of time. 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. Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. stonework 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. Bleachworks Ruins 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 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] 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. This will be the 17th year we have managed to host the Clough Day so I would like to thank all our Sponsors, our team and everyone who has agreed to participate in making this possible. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 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. Bleachworks Make an appointment to view this magnificent home today and experience everything it offers. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. stonework 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. 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. 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley 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. Cafe and toilet facilities at the beginning and end of walk. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Family Vault Bleachworks Buckleys works 1861 Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 1891 (Very important job!) 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. Tel: 0161 773 2000 By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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. WWII Sites of Prestwich A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of 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. 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. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] 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. Bleachworks In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 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. Travis Stone from 1787 [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] 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. 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, Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 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. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] 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. Meeting point: Prestwich Tram stop In the town centre of Prestwich Prestwich M25 1BP Booking is not required. 1891 For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map WWII shelter Bleachworks Bleachworks Ruins Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. The property you are viewing is located at Prestwich Clough Farm, Clough Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3JD. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 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 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. 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. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. 376. Purchase discounted Tesco reward playing cards with particular affords, together with as much as 15% off well-liked vouchers and e-gift playing cards. 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. Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. Prestwich Clough House Ruins James Hilton Agricultural labourer, with family of 4 WWII Sites of Prestwich 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. Water channel to the lodges 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Private room in shared apartment Private room in shared apartment 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. 1891 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. 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. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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. Buckleys works James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. Family Vault 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. 1861 Next to the broken slab from 1779 is a further Travis plot, recording Richard's son, also Richard, along with the children of Richard's other son, John. The Event features Activities | Concessions | Countryside Groups | Entertainment | Local Groups Hello and welcome to our website for Prestwich Clough Day 2023 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 map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. 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. 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. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).

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