Rathbone's Purchase of Property and Estate
The Rathbone family purchased the freehold of Greenbank House in 1809, the year of William Rathbone IV's death. Following his death his wife, Hannah Mary, in accordance with his wishes, made many and substantial alterations to the building. A large part was rebuilt in the Gothic Architecture Style and a cast iron screen was added to the house to form a verandah and balcony. The American artist John James Audubon dined with the Rathbone family at Greenbank House during his visit to Liverpool in the 1820s.
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