The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. John Travis died:1675 Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 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. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. collapsed storage tanks The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: Prestwich Clough House Ruins Roma Caffe & Deli 274 reviews Closed today Italian, Pizza - 1.4 mi Whitefield "Great lunch" "Great lunch" 3. Countess 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. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). I don't recall the adjacent St Mary's Flower Park making it into a Fall lyric, but it was a gentle diversion for two men of a certain age on their way to the next pub. collapsed storage tanks 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). WWII Sites of Prestwich 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 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. Though St Mary's baptismal registers record Whitsters back to 1678. 1950s Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 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. 1953 Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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 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'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. Bleachworks Ruins Countess Wilton By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. 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 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. Email: info@thecoffeesack.co.uk In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Bleachworks Ruins It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. 1953 Whilst easy going, Prestwich Clough holds charm, views and a past steeped in historical industri. 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. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. 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. 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. 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. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Sunday 21 st May 7.30 - 9.30 6 to erect gazebos, moving tables and chairs from Marquee to stalls - 1 or 2 to do the tea/coffee, breakfast for us all. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Tel: 0161 773 2000 In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. 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. stonework 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. 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. Travis Stone from 1787 The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 1850 [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] Countess Wilton 1861 The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. 1871 (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) Prestwich Clough is a gateway to the Irwell Valley and beyond. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. Family Vault 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 Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. Buckleys works John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section] Bleachworks 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. John Travis died:1675 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & 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. 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. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. Family Vault By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. 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. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. collapsed storage tanks 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 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. Family Vault Culvert remains 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Bleachworks Ruins 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. WWII shelter 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. Head to your local Tesco Superstore in Manchester, where you'll find a wide range of food and drinks, homeware and more. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. Bleachworks 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. 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. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. 1953 WWII Sites of Prestwich 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. 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. Family Vault Police said the. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. 1953 This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, 1915 You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 1850 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. 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. The Coffee Sack 189 reviews Closed Now Cafe, British - "Brunch" "Sunday brunch" 2. Bleachworks The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. 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. [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] The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. 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. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] Cafe and toilet facilities at the beginning and end of walk. Location Bury New Road, Prestwich (flower park) St Mary's Road, Prestwich (playing field) Grid Ref:(E) 381366, (N) 403598 (flower park) Grid Ref:(E) 381622, (N) 403544 (playing field) Area:. 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. Water channel to the lodges Goto prestwich.org.uk/clo. The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley 1871 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. Water channel to the lodges 1915 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. Watch out for details on our Facebook page. 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 entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Walk leader: Maggie Smith Contact number: 07879465047 Contact email: maggie@maggiesmith.me.uk Further information: manchesterandsalfordramblers.org.uk Share this Route Full Name* For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map [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. The tea was gorgeous. 1891 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. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. 10 BONUS OFFER: Earn simple money by watching movies, taking part in video games, and getting into surveys. 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. John and his wife Ester, lived at Prestwich Wood. was freshly cooked. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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. Learn to ID some of the park's trees and find the fairy doors tucked away at the base of each tree trunk. Prestwich Clough and St Mary's Flower Park The Park acts as a Green Gateway between the urban housing of Prestwich and the semi-rural landscape of the Irwell Valley. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. 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. Water channel to the lodges 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. 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 the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. In 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. Bleachworks Ruins 1850 Cafe North 586 reviews Closed Now Cafe - Menu 3.9 mi Manchester "The Huevos Rancheros Rock" Explore. 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. Prestwich Tourism Prestwich Hotels Prestwich Bed and Breakfast Prestwich Vacation Rentals . These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). 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. 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. WWII Sites of Prestwich Bleachworks Ruins 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 Site of Biological Importance extends down from the landscaped gardens of St Mary's Park to the wider expanses of Drinkwater Park; providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife, flora and tranquillity of an ancient wooded valley. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. collapsed storage tanks 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. 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. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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 map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. 1915 John Travis died:1675 The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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). Prestwich. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. stonework stonework Get a 10 join bonus while you be a [] Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. 1950s He also had 2 servants and a coachman. 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. 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). The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage John was also listed as a Whitster at the baptism of his son John in 1754. 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