The Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley Whitster 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). 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. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. By 1891 James was living with his wife and 3 children. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); In 1906 Mr Gardner, a local developer - purchased an area of land for the residents of Prestwich called Prestwich Clough. 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. 1953 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. 1950s 1915 James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. 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). 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). 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. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Family Vault 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. 1950s 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. 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. Bleachworks Ruins The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map Of Clough House itself a curve cellar wall and garden steps remain visible amongst piles of bricks and slates. 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 property you are viewing is located at Prestwich Clough Farm, Clough Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3JD. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. 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. 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. John Travis died:1788, but the stone dates from 1779. 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. A track lead up form the bleachworks towards. Bleachworks Bleachworks Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Bleachworks Ruins 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. Buckleys works By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. Bleachworks Ruins The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background 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'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. Bleachworks Buckleys works Thorpes premises later became Wardleworths (famous for its Turkey Red dyes) and then turned into the Waterdale Bleachworks. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. 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. In 1876 John was summoned for charges of employing young children. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 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. Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, collapsed storage tanks Landlord just raised our rent from 1050 to 1500. The stream itself had been culverted and re-routed in front of Prestwich Clough house some time earlier. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. 1891 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 Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. 1915 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. 1861 United Kingdom United Kingdom. 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. Bleachworks stonework Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). John Travis died:1675 collapsed storage tanks The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. 1891 stonework (with no reference to Prestwich Clough house) Issachar Thorpe had Dams Head Lodge built to supply his bleach works and dashwheels with water. Along the path South of the ruins you can still find a WWII shelter with blast wall to the front. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther 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. stonework Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage 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. Culvert remains, Culvert under Bury New road - similar to what would have existed at the Buckley works, 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. The entrance to the culvert (circled) was capped by 3 circular stones which can still be found discarded nearby. You can use your phone, tablet or print a map out ahead of time. Bleachworks Ruins However the family vault shows that in 1873 they lost a son Edward, aged just 2 days. Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5mrBxboQJtMMUiz5 By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. The Buckley Vault in St Mary's graveyard records the death of John's son, Joseph in 1881, aged 38. In the1841 census, shows Richard and two of his sisters, living next door to the Church Inn on Church Lane. John Travis slab (dates from 1824) 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. 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. The New Roundhouse, 1328 Ashton Old Road. 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. 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. 1950s This year will see the return of some of your favourite activities and we hope to have some new things for you to see and do. In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. 1850 She was withdrawn from 26F, Lees Oldham shed, on 30 September 1963 and cut up at Crewe works the following December - Photo by B Hilton.". 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. They opened the doors in 2017 and have never looked back serving delicious coffee + cakes breakfast, lunch and dinner with a laidback relaxed caf bar vibe. 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. Florence (b:1872), James (b:1875), May (b:1878), and his cousin Mary Shawcross (b:1825) was still living with the family. 1861 stonework collapsed storage tanks 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 also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House. By 1845 the Prestwich Clough Dye Works was owned by Richard Travis, great grandson of John & Esther of Prestwich Wood. 1891 You can explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & Dye works. 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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. See more ideas about manchester, history, saint mary. Bleachworks Travis Stone from 1787 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. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Mary Entwistle, weaver, with 2 daughters living in a cottage Call us on 0161 773 7715 to arrange a viewing! 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). In 1869, John Buckley (aged 66), son of Joseph of Prestwich Clough was buried in the family vault at St Mary's. Buckleys works The map of 1891 shows how the bleachworks had expanded with additional lodges in the small clough running down from The Hospital Annex. James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. Buckleys works Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). [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] Watch this video exploration of the ruins of Buckleys, and Prestwich Clough House, [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] 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). Bleachworks Ruins The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. It is administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council and is part of Prestwich Forest Park, which also incorporates Drinkwater Park, Philips Park, Mere Clough, Forest Bank Park in . 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 Consterdine family were a long standing family of both Prestwich and Blackley 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 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. Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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 Countess Wilton Pinterest. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Prestwich Clough Forest Garden We aim to grow food and other plants and trees in a 2 acre woodland setting just near Prestwich Clough. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. 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. 1950s 1950s 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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. Bleachworks Ruins Bleachworks Family Vault However James Buckley is present at "Prestwich Clough" living with his wife and employing his son James as clerk at the bleachworks. [you can also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. Buckleys was just one of three or four bleach and dye works in Prestwich in the 19th century. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. Family Vault By 1881, James was listed as employing 103 hands, and now had 4 children. Most of the culvert has been dismantled/washed away and the down-stream section is littered with brick and stone work as a result. It consisted of six lodges filled with water diverted from the stream in Prestwich Clough. 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 also make out the WWII shelter with blast wall along the footpath to the south - still standing today] 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 explore the ruined foundations and cobbled pathways of the Buckley Bleach & 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. These earthworks are regionally significant to the understanding of early industry, however have been damaged by recent flood repair works(2012). Culvert remains 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. 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. Culvert remains 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. [In 1871 an Edward Buckley, a bleacher dyer and finisher lived at Beech Wood House on Bury New Road - near Sedgley Mount] In the distance (click to enlarge) photo you can make out the curved edge of the third lodge. The stream of Prestwich Clough, fed the Dye works, and the Old Engine Cottage had once been a yarn bleaching croft using the water from the stream itself. Bleachworks 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. Not far from the entrance at Buckley Lane, various brick structures, cobbled paths and gateposts remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. collapsed storage tanks Countess Wilton collapsed storage tanks The Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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. 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. A few years later they ended up again working together. stonework 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. [St Mary D Section] Although the rest of their work regarding buildings and infrastructure was reported to have been a bit hap-hazard. The map of 1915 shows some of the lodges up towards the Hospital annex were no longer in use. The above stone uncovered by volunteers in 2021, records John, his wife Esther, and their son Richard. Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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] 1. 266. The census of 1851 lists the following families as resident in Prestwich Clough: A 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. 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 1866, John complained about the state of the path coming down from Ramsbottom Row (at Green Gate) serving the dye works. His son Oswald Milne, in 1847 sold Prestwich Wood and 59 acres of land to allow the construction of what became Prestwich Hospital. 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 Buckley family vault shows Ada died in 1927 aged 79 and James (son of John) died in 1943 aged 97. 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. 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. 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. Their first project was The Coffee Sack - a thriving caf bar in Prestwich. 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. collapsed storage tanks 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. He also had 2 servants and a coachman. collapsed storage tanks 1871 1915 For more WW2 sites around Prestwich see this map 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. 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. The route from Prestwich Wood to Prestwich Clough was Clough Lane James retired from the local board of governors in 1894. [There was a Joseph born 1843 listed in Prestwich Asylum in the 1871 census] Cafe and toilet facilities at the beginning and end of walk. Prestwich Wood was now occupied by Rev Nathaniel Milne. 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. 1950 - ridge up towards Wellbank in the background 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 Bleachworks and Prestwich Clough House fell into disuse in the 1930's, but some buildings survived as a paint works into the 1950-60s. collapsed storage tanks 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. Monthly Prestwich Clough Forest Garden Radcliffe - Belmont Road Come and join us at our Belmont Road site. 157. r/manchester. Prestwich Clough House Ruins 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). Buckleys works This would have made the works more resilient to the variations in the flow of the stream. By the 1939 census young James had become Company Director living at Prestwich Clough house, with the Grimshaw's still at the cafe. 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 Richard Rayner, Farmer of 63 acres,employing 4 labourers, with a family of 6. WWII Sites of Prestwich Travis slab dated 1821 [St Mary D Section] 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. 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