George Fosbery Lyster

George Fosbery Lyster

George Fosbery Lyster (1821-1899) succeeded John Hartley as Engineer in Chief to the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. He was followed by his son, A.G. Lyster in 1897. [ [http://www.mersey-gateway.org/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.134 E. Chambré Hardman Archive] ]

He was responsible for most of the Birkenhead docks and docks at the north end of the dock estate. He also built the Herculaneum Dock, Harrington Dock and Toxteth Dock.

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