John Foster Snr (1758 – 1827) an English architect, father of John Foster Jnr. Senior Surveyor to the Corporation of Liverpool succeeding Henry Berry. In 1824 he was succeeded as Senior Surveyor by his son while Jesse Hartley replaced him as dock engineer at Liverpool Dock Trustees.[1]
During his time as dock engineer, Foster completed only one dock (Princes Dock). He also converted Manchester Basin to an enclosed dock (Manchester Dock) and expanded several other docks including George’s Dock and Queen's Dock. The warehouse at King's Dock was built by Foster.[1]
| Preceded by Thomas Morris |
Engineer to Mersey Docks and Harbour Board 1799-1824 |
Succeeded by Jesse Hartley |