• The Williamson Tunnels were a series of tunnels beneath Liverpool, built under the direction of Joseph Williamson. Williamson was working on the tunnels in 1820.
  • Conjecture, amended truths, and educated guesses are the best those who find Williamson and his compelling network of tunnels can do.
  • The Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels complete examinations (counting unearthing and overview) on the site and lobbies for its assurance.
  • One of the most popular theories of the Tunnels construction is that Williamson was a philanthropist and wanted to employ a lot of people.
  • The Williamson Tunnels had remained derelict, filled with rubble and refuse, until archaeological investigations were carried out in 1995.
  • Photo: Friend of Williamson’s Tunnels. Joseph Williamson was a wealthy businessman, but he was not born into wealth. His father was a poor glassmaker.
  • I Once again returned to Williamson’s tunnels this time with a group of volunteers that were from Drakelow Tunnels also!
  • Today, thanks to organisations like the Joseph Williamson Society and the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels, sections of the tunnels are accessible to the public.
  • Williamson built these tunnels for 30 years, and from his death to this very day, this maze has remained a puzzle to contemporary researchers.
  • We took 50 conference delegates coming from all round the world to Williamson Tunnels and had a superb afternoon.