collapsed storage tanks Family Vault 1891 In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. Bleachworks Ruins Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, The census of 1841 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough:(with no reference to Prestwich Clough house itself), 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. The tea was gorgeous. Coffee Sack Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] 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. 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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 James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. 1915 John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] collapsed storage tanks [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage Limit search to Prestwich. Bleachworks Ruins By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. 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. 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 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. 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. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. Latitude: 53.5445248, Longitude: -2.2807547 1891 [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance today. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. WWII shelter However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. Bleachworks You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 1953 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 Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, Water channel to the lodges The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. Benjamin Blackley, book keeper, living with his wife. Prestwich Clough, Bury. 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. 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. Bleachworks Water channel to the lodges Bleachworks Ruins 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. 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. 1891 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 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background stonework These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Water channel to the lodges Watch out for details on our Facebook page. 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 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. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in 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. 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. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. 1950s 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. 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. There are no rules, just some values, stories and passion. 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. 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. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Buckleys works Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 Please check public rights of way before visiting somewhere new. 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). This is a Property with an estimated value of 158,683. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. WWII shelter Bleachworks Ruins [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] 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. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 Bleachworks Ruins Buckleys works John appears to have been baptised in Chadderton in 1733/4. Prestwich Clough House Ruins The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. The stone records that John was of "Prestwich Clough" however the burial record shows they lived at Prestwich Wood. collapsed storage tanks 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. 1891 Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. We finally see the Buckley family present in the census of 1861, with John (born Cheshire, 1803), listed as a cotton manufacturer and bleacher. 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. EPC Rating: E Key Features Detached Bungalow Three Bedrooms Bleachworks Ruins By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. A further stone dates from 1787, and seems to belong to another branch of the family descended from John & Esther Travis of Prestwich Wood. In fact, in. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. United Kingdom United Kingdom. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Sign up for a free Ancestry Account (no subscription required) and you can see the Travis family tree Thomas Grimshaw, a finisher, living with his wife WWII shelter 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. 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