George’s Dock, Liverpool in 1895

George Cockram's watercolour captures a bustling George's Dock.

A watercolour by Birkenhead-born Victorian artist George Cockram of the bustling George's Dock in Liverpool in the 19th century is expected to fetch up to £1,000 a sale of fine paintings, silver and jewellery at UK auction Halls’ Welsh Bridge saleroom in Shrewsbury on March 24. "The painting captures a fascinating view of sailing ships in George's Dock in 1895," said William Lacey, Halls' paintings and books expert. George's Dock, built by Henry Berry and opened in 1771, is now home to luxury penthouse apartments in one of the city's most exclusive River Mersey developments. In 1899, the dock and the adjoining George's Basin were filled in to create what is now the Pier Head to provide one central place for Liverpool Docks' offices. George Cockram (1861-1950) is best known for his landscape and countryside paintings. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and was a member of the Royal Cambrian Academy.