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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Who Built The Williamson Tunnels?

Joseph Williamson Williamson Tunnels Built 1810–1840 Restored 1995–present Restored by Friends Of Williamson’s Tunnels Joseph Williamson Society Architect Joseph Williamson Who built the tunnels under Liverpool? Joseph WilliamsonUnder the streets of Liverpool, England’s Edge Hill district tunnels stretch for miles. The residents know they were built between 1810 and 1840 by eccentric local business man, …

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