Invitation Card for Sod Cutting Ceremony of the new Preston Dock Works. October 11, 1884
Invitation card sent to numerous guests by the principal contractor, Thomas A. Walker, to attend the ceremony performed by Alderman William Gilbertson. Walker's name also appears on the foundation stone at the transverse berth on the north-west side of the main basin.
Also present at this ceremony were the Mayor, Alderman John Forshaw, the Vice Chairman of the Ribble Committee, Alderman Walter Bibby, Sir Edward Watkin and Edward Garlick, the chief engineer.
Invitation Card for Sod Cutting Ceremony of the new Preston Dock Works. October 11, 1884
Invitation card sent to numerous guests by the principal contractor, Thomas A. Walker, to attend the ceremony performed by Alderman William Gilbertson. Walker's name also appears on the foundation stone at the transverse berth on the north-west side of the main basin.
Also present at this ceremony were the Mayor, Alderman John Forshaw, the Vice Chairman of the Ribble Committee, Alderman Walter Bibby, Sir Edward Watkin and Edward Garlick, the chief engineer.