Background- Perch Rock Lighthouse at mouth of River Mersey




I'm not sure about this one. It looks from the cutting as though John was going to build on one of two sites, either the Bank of England site or the opposite corner.
However, Samuel Holme claimed in his autobiography to have been the builder and very convincing was his story. More research required.
Bank of England Liverpool

The laying of the foundation stone for the opening
of Birkenhead Docks 1845

Hale Church after a complete rebuild following an arson attack. c 1979

Construction of the Plough Inn Runcorn c 1980

Stands for a Royal visit in 1913 on the site of Premier Buildings on the corner of Church Street and Hanover Street. Now a bank