Photograph of renovation of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Block D, later Merseyside Maritime Museum, near completed south elevation from Block E across Albert Dock.

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Colour transparency. Renovation of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Block D, later Merseyside Maritime Museum, exterior view, near completed south elevation, from Block E across Albert Dock. Cast-iron columns at various stages of paint finishes, see from far right to centre, pale grey is primed; dark grey/black is fire resistant coated and oxidized red the finished coat. See also temporary blanks above the centre of the arches and corners, fitted to openings for former hoist access and later replaced with windows. Note quayside railings not yet fitted. Cooperage is in view to the left.