This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream.
In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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.
In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
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.
Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House.
Bleachworks
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's.
This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children.
266. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1891
The Bleaching Ground,Max Liebermann
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.
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. 1953
The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood.
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). The gravestone of the John Travis mentioned in 1850 above, lies not far away, having been cut & reused into the pathway near the tower John and his son John, both died in 1824. 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. Countess Wilton
Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. 1953
Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage
[St Mary D Section]
Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. Please check public rights of way before visiting somewhere new.
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.
Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works
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.
1850
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
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.
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth.
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012).
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. 1950s
Family Vault
Latitude: 53.527416, Longitude: -2.27995 [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
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 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. Family Vault
stonework
Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Family Vault
1891
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. Water channel to the lodges
Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough.
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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. A section of curved brickwork which made up the culvert that the stream passed through, still remains along the base of the stream as it passes under todays path. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works.
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge.
So shop in-store and collect Clubcard points today.
Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. 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. 1950s
In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
Culvert remains
We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background
1891
Learn to ID some of the park's trees and find the fairy doors tucked away at the base of each tree trunk. Buckleys works
Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D.
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.
1915
[There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census]
Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe.
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. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. 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. Buckleys works
Prestwich Clough House Ruins
stonework
Family Vault
[In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount]
The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5
WWII shelter
WWII shelter
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. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. 1915
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. 1915
Buckleys works
Bleachworks
Prestwich Clough, Bury.
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.
Buckleys works
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.
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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. Bleachworks
James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher
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.
His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital.
1950s
We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 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.
In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 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.
1950s
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.
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.
Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the, 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front.
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 Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley
[In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount]
Prestwich.
Countess Wilton
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 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. [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.
By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther 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. During the pandemic they evolved the business to provide essential goods and yummy takeaway to their loyal customer base and now they are back open they are busier than ever.
A section of curved brickwork which made up the culvert that the stream passed through, still remains along the base of the stream as it passes under todays path.
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
James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Family Vault
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. 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. 1953
stonework
collapsed storage tanks
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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. (Very important job!) The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood.
[you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today]
Area information, map, footpaths, walks and more. 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.
1953
Family Vault
WWII shelter
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife
These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97.
Pinto's Sandwich Bar & Cafe, Prestwich: . Prestwich Clough House Ruins
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