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What Did Joseph Williamson Do?

His philanthropy earned him the nickname the King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building activity earned him posthumous nicknames, including the Mole of Edge Hill and the Mad Mole. Joseph Williamson (philanthropist) Joseph Williamson Nationality English Occupation Merchant Known for Philanthropy, tunnel-building Spouse Elizabeth Tate Why did Williamson build the tunnels? Williamson therefore built the …

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