- The Williamson Tunnels were a series of tunnels beneath Liverpool, built under the direction of Joseph Williamson.
- The tunnels were built by Joseph Williamson, a wealthy tobacco merchant, who employed hundreds of men to dig the tunnels in the early 1800s.
- A second organization, Friends of the Williamson Tunnels, was founded in 1996, and also leads tours of parts of the tunnels as well.
- Williamson built these tunnels for 30 years, and from his death to this very day, this maze has remained a puzzle to contemporary researchers.
- ...one which charges for admission but is more the finished article, and the one I reviewed (The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels), which is still a work in progress.
- The Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels complete examinations (counting unearthing and overview) on the site and lobbies for its assurance.
- The Williamson Tunnels had remained derelict, filled with rubble and refuse, until archaeological investigations were carried out in 1995.
- What are the Williamson Tunnels? Figure 1 – historic map of the Mason Street area of Edge Hill, Liverpool from 1849 at 1:1560 scale.
- 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.
- Guided tours are available at the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre and the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels, and volunteers continue to uncover new sections.