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Award Winning 'Friends of Williamson's Tunnels', #FoWT. Run by volunteers, protecting Joseph Williamson's subterranean world. Non Profit, Reg Charity No: 1087822

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FoWT win TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award 2025, for 8th consecutive year

FoWT were delighted to have won, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award 2025, Placing tunnels tours with the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels in the Top 10% of Attractions worldwide.

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When you think about contemporary images of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the most recognisable are a collection of images by Thomas Talbot [T.T.] Bury. Initially, six plates were published in 1831, then an expanded 2nd edition (12 plates)(1832) and 3rd edition (15 plates)(1833).
January 25, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Of the many organisations I speak to I have a real soft spot for @fowt.bsky.social - please ask them for the access code - they will be pleased to see you and I will be too.
Oh yes, we are looking forward to your talk.

Our meetings are not exclusive to members, all are welcome to join the zoom meeting.

If you would like to hear David's talk, you can register for inclusion on our web site

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FoWT Monthly Meeting
The Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels hold regular monthly meetings online using Zoom, where members and Non-Members alike, can get together to chat and get updates on our progress. We normally…
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January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 2nd February 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)

"The Battle of the Atlantic" by David Hearn @daveyph.bsky.social

Longest campaign of WW2, Liverpool was pivotal to victory as merchant seamen suffered terribly...

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Next FoWT monthly meeting: A talk by David Hearn, “The Battle of the Atlantic”
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 2nd February 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “The Battle of the Atlantic” by David Hearn. Our guest speaker on the night wil…
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January 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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A lost view of Liverpool...

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, with its impressive 331ft tower. The Largest Cathedral in the UK, and 5th largest in the World.

Originaly taken on 35mm transparency, in the early 1980's.

Sadly, this view is now hidden by development.
January 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The most underrated places to visit in Britain in 2026, according to the Telegraph.

1 - The Bowes Museum
2 - Williamson Tunnels
3 - Menai Bridge
4 - Clevedon Pier
5 - Lavenham
6 - Maunsell Sea Forts
7 - Beverley Minster
8 - Isle of Bute
9 - Stamford
10 - Yarm

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This grand art gallery is most underrated place to visit in Britain in 2026
According to the Telegraph, this is the UK’s greatest unsung spot
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January 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Have you visited the Williamson's Tunnels?

Why not visit these amazing underground structures for yourself?

See Google & TripAdvisor reviews on our website

Tours restart on Sun 4th Jan 2026

Book a tour on our web site: williamsontunnels.com/visit-the-tu...

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13 hidden gems to discover in Liverpool and Merseyside in 2026
Explore Liverpool's mysterious tunnels, a magicians' bar, and the Quirky Quarter among other unique activities in 2026.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 5th January 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)

“Dr. Duncan – Medical Officer of Health” by Mike Royden @mikeroyden.bsky.social

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Next FoWT monthly meeting: A talk by Mike Royden, “Dr. Duncan – Medical Officer of Health”
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 5th January 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “Dr. Duncan – Medical Officer of Health” by Mike Royden. Our guest speaker…
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December 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Wishing everyone a merry and peaceful Christmas!
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Chris Palmer, RIP

We recently received the very sad news that fellow volunteer and digger, Chris Palmer, aged 57 had passed away.

This is very sad news that has shocked us all. Chris was a volunteer digger for quite a few years

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December 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Our Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

The last tour of the Williamson’s Tunnels this year, will take place on Sun 21st Dec

We will be closed on:

Wed 24th Dec
Sun 28th Dec
Wed 31st Dec

Our tours will resume on Sun 4th Jan 2026.

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Our Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
The volunteers at the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels wish all our members, visitors and supporters a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year. We hope that you enjoy this fes…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Littlewoods, Air Raid Shelter, Edge Lane

The Secret, long abandoned, WWII Air Raid shelter, along side the Littlewoods building. I've shown the 280m (approx) bunker on a map, showing its location and entrances from 1940, along with Google Earth today

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November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 1st December 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)

"Bogs, Baths and Basins – the Story of Domestic Sanitation" by David Everleigh.

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Next FoWT monthly meeting: A talk by David Everleigh, “Bogs, Baths and Basins – the Story of Domestic Sanitation”
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 1st December 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “Bogs, Baths and Basins – the Story of Domestic Sanitation” by David Ever…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
2026 Talks and Guest Speakers

A list of guest speakers, booked to give talks on a mix of interesting or historic subjects during FoWT's monthly meetings in 2026.

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2026 Talks and Guest Speakers
FoWT’s monthly meetings are currently being organised and booked. You will find the dates and subjects  of  those confirmed so far for 2026.  Keep checking back as we confirm a…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ghosts and Ghoulies have moved into Paddington, it's looking quite spooky. Would you like to bring your children for a special Halloween visit of Paddington?

We currently have vacancies for 29/10/2025

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October 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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With much sadness, we announce the death of Martin Dixon on 15/10/2025, having had cancer for over 5 years. He was a long-time member, former chairman.
He & Linda enjoyed many happy times together, including organising numerous Sub Brit trips.
We'd love to hear your anecdotes & memories of Martin.
October 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 3rd November 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)

"James Cropper and Liverpool's unheralded contribution to the Abolition of Slavery" by John Lamb.

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Next FoWT monthly meeting: A talk by John Lamb, “James Cropper and Liverpool’s unheralded contribution to the Abolition of Slavery”
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 3rd November 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “James Cropper and Liverpool’s unheralded contribution to the Abolition of Slav…
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October 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
FoWT - Annual General Meeting 2025

The 29th AGM of FoWT, 29th September 2025 at 7pm

With guest speaker, Paul O'Donnell of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Trust, on the 'Opening day of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway’

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FoWT – Annual General Meeting 2025
All members are invited to attend the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels, 29th September 2025 at 7pm (19.00hrs). The AGM will be held in the Derby Room, Adelph…
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September 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 6th October 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)

"The Lancashire Witches" by Tina Naples.

The story of Lancashire's Witches...

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Next FoWT monthly meeting: A talk by Tina Naples, “The Lancashire Witches”
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 6th October 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “The Lancashire Witches” by Tina Naples. Our guest speaker on the night will be …
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September 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Today is the 195th anniversary of modern railways. The first inter-city railway opened on this day when eight trains left Crown Street in Liverpool for Liverpool Road in Manchester.

It didn't do a lot of "firsts", it just got the combination right becoming the template for everything that followed.
September 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Currently researching the guests present on opening day of the L&MR in 1830. One of the hard ones to find information on is Count Potocki the Russian Ambassador. The problem is there are several simultaneous Counts and most contemporary press reports don't distinguish which is which...
September 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
FoWT - Annual General Meeting 2025

The 29th AGM of FoWT, 29th September 2025 at 7pm

With guest speaker, Paul O'Donnell of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Trust, on the 'Opening day of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway’

@lmrailway.bsky.social

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August 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Not saying crime was rife in Liverpool in 1978, but apparently, even if it was bolted down, it was not safe. Page 15 of the Liverpool Echo for the 9th June 1978 has two separate railway thefts relating to the Liverpool & Manchester Railway.
August 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Today marks the 189th anniversary of the opening of Liverpool Lime St station - the oldest grand terminus station in the world still in use. Here is a photo of the station in 1890.
August 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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George Stephenson (1781-1848), seen as the father of the railways, died #OTD 1848. He and his son Robert built the first steam passenger railway, the Stockton and Darlington, and built the first public inter-city railway, the Liverpool and Manchester.
August 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
FoWT, No. 4 on #LiverpoolWorld

19 must-visit Liverpool attractions with coveted Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

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19 must-visit Liverpool attractions with coveted Travellers' Choice Awards
Discover 19 of the top Liverpool attractions that have been recognised among the best 'Things to Do’ in the 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM