Perch Rock Lighthouse, New Brighton, Merseyside
The lighthouse at New Brighton viewed from the Pier looking across the Mersey towards Bootle. It sits next to the Perch Rock fort. The first light was fixed to a simple wooden 'Perch' or large post put up in 1683. The foundation stone of the new lighthouse was laid on 8th June 1827 by Thomas Littledale, Mayor of Liverpool. It was designed on the lines of Eddystone by Mr. Foster and built of marble rock from Anglesey by Tomkinson & Company. Work was only possible at low tide and it was not completed until 1830. It ceased operation on 1st October 1973 and has since been converted to holiday accommodation.
