sentences:  As part of the repair to War Damage following the Liverpool Blitz it was decided to remove the gates.On March 25, 1948 W & T Avery who had swallowed-up Pooley's and Sons were offered the gates by the Sailors' Home Committee.On May 18, 1949 Avery's made an offer of 50 guineas for the gates, which was accepted on May 3.