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. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. 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 Travis died:1675 James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. 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 Travis died:1675 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. John was also listed as a Whitster at the baptism of his son John in 1754. 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. Bleachworks For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Clough Lane 1844 The area was used as a landfill tip in the 20th century so bears little resemblance 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background Cafe North 586 reviews Closed Now Cafe - Menu 3.9 mi Manchester "The Huevos Rancheros Rock" [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. 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 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. Prestwich Clough House Ruins Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 A whitster, or whitner, removed the impurities such as seeds shell and waxes from cloth by dipping and stirring the cloth in large containers of alkali, a mix of potash and lime ((bowking). 1915 These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Bleachworks 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. Weekly Radcliffe - Belmont Road James Hilton Agricultural labourer, with family of 4 In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. 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. 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. stonework 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. Clough Lane 1844 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. 1953 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. 27 days ago. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. 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. 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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Family Vault 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. 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). 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. 1891 1950s Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st May in St Marys Flower Park, David Stanley 1950s Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage ADVERTISEMENT In the world of chippies, that's a very big deal indeed. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Travis Stone from 1787 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. Roma Caffe & Deli 274 reviews Closed today Italian, Pizza - 1.4 mi Whitefield "Great lunch" "Great lunch" 3. 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). Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Water channel to the lodges The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. In 1900, John's daughter, May, married Arthur Seal Blackwell M.D. Buckleys works Water channel to the lodges The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. Bleachworks James Hilton, agricultural labourer, with John Barnes bleacher Family Vault 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. Countess Wilton 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 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. Bleachworks James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. 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. 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. 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. Whilst easy going, Prestwich Clough holds charm, views and a past steeped in historical industri. 1891 [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Countess Wilton The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. Bleachworks Ruins This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 2012. Travis Stone from 1787 Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. In 1830 Esther, the daughter of John & Esther Travis married John Consterdine, yeoman of Prestwich at St Mary's church. This embankment was flattened and deposited on the right hand side of the path during drainage work after the floods in 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. 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. 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 map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. 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. Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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). Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Bleachworks Ruins 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 entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Bleachworks 1950s The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. 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. 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 census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. Clough farm A little history of South Clough Allotments in Prestwich. 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