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.[1]
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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| Business positions | ||
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| Preceded by John Hartley |
Engineer to Mersey Docks and Harbour Board 1861-1897 |
Succeeded by Anthony George Lyster |
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