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   Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769 – 1 May 1840) was an eccentric English businessman, philanthropist and property owner who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. His philanthropy earned him the nickname the King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building ...

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   The Williamson Tunnels are a series of extensive subterranean excavations in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. They are thought to have been created under the direction of tobacco merchant, landowner and philanthropist Joseph Williamson between 1810 and 1840. Although popularly described as "tunnels", the majority comprise brick or ...

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   Who was Joseph Williamson?

   • Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769 – 1 May 1840) was an eccentric English businessman, philanthropist and property owner who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England.

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   What is the Joseph Williamson Society?

   • The Joseph Williamson Society was founded in 1989. It was incorporated as a private limited company in 1996 and acquired charitable status in 1997. Its aim is to promote interest in the life and philanthropic achievements of Joseph Williamson and takes the form of talks, tours, publications and educational visits.

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   Why did Joseph Williamson leave his family?

   • Poverty forced Joseph to leave his family behind in Warrington and seek employment under the tobacco merchant Richard Tate in Liverpool. Joseph Williamson was only eleven years old at that time. Through hard work, Williamson rose thorough the ranks of the company, married the daughter of Richard Tate, and eventually bought the company from his son.

   Liverpool’s Secret Tunnels Built By An Eccentric “Philanthropist”

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   Did Joseph Williamson have a 'banqueting hall' under his house?

   • The 'banqueting hall' beneath Joseph Williamson's house. This section was most likely built as a stone quarry in the 18th century and later vaulted over. The chamber was filled with spoil in Victorian times, and was excavated between 2017 and 2018.

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   Jun 19, 2020 · Nonetheless, Edge Hill remembers Joseph Williamson as a local hero. In the 1990s, a small portion of the tunnels were excavated and large number of personal artifact belonging to the Williamson family was recovered. A part of the tunnel is now open to public visit. Photo: Friend of Williamson’s Tunnels. Photo: Friend of Williamson’s Tunnels

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   Mar 9, 2015 · The King of Edge Hill. Known as an eccentric, a businessman and a philanthropist, Joseph’s most enduring legacy must be the tunnels he had constructed in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool. Born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, Joseph was the son of a glassmaker, but left his family home at the age of 11 to work for Richard Tate in the tobacco ...

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   Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769–1 May 1840) was an eccentric, businessman, property owner, and a philanthropist who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool. His philanthropy earned him the nickname The King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building activity earned ...

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   Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769 – 1 May 1840) was an eccentric English businessman, philanthropist and property owner who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. His philanthropy earned him the nickname the King of Edge Hill, whilst his tunnel-building activity earned him posthumous nicknames ...