Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 5th October 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. "The secret life of an amateur film-maker" by Keith Edwards. About the Speaker Keith has given us a talk once before, on his main activity - Caving. Keith in his own words is "An under-achiever, and proud of it" He is a "caver, film-maker, meccano enthusiast and fan of Thomas the Tank Engine".

“Hidden Beneath the Cities” uncovers the extraordinary worlds lying just below modern urban centers. Beneath the streets of stone, soil and concrete exist hidden realms shaped by survival, ritual and ...

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 7th September 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. Our guest speaker on the night will be David Barrie, who will tell us about "Goodluck Mine - the living legacy". "Goodluck Mine - the living legacy" by David Barrie. About the Speaker David Barrie is Goodluck Mine Preservation Club Secretary and long term collector of miners lamps, dials and other artefacts and formerly an active caver with a love of mines.

Plans confirmed as funding secured to take first steps to turn hidden Victorian reservoir into one of North Wales' most distinctive visitor attractions

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 3rd August 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. "Behind and Beyond Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the London Sewers" by Laurence Scales. Our guest speaker on the night will be Laurence Scales, who will tell us about "Behind and Beyond Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the London Sewers". About the Speaker…

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 6th July 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. "William Lassell 1799 - 1880; Telescopes, Planets and Drinking Beer" by Gerard Gilligan. Our guest speaker on the night will be Gerard Gilligan, who will tell us about "William Lassell 1799 - 1880; Telescopes, Planets and Drinking Beer". About the Speaker…

Whilst FoWT’s volunteers love digging and showing visitors around Williamson’s World, a big part of our charity's remit has always been education. So, we strive to work with Schools, Universities and other such organisations where we can. Dr. Aliki-Myrto Perysinaki, a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Liverpool John Moores University, made contact with us, enquiring about the possibility of bringing students to Mason Street as part of their studies.

I am sure you will be familiar with the ‘half-seas over’ Portrait of Joseph Williamson. The painting held in Liverpool’s Walker Art gallery, is of Joseph Williamson at the age of 50. On the back of the painting, written in Joseph's own hand writing, is ‘a good likeness of me when I was half-seas over’. The phrase, 'half-seas over’ is believed to mean ‘drunk’.

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 1st June 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. "The BBC And The Bomb: Cold War Broadcasting From The Bunkers" by Iain Betson. Our guest speaker on the night will be Iain Betson, who will tell us about "The BBC And The Bomb: Cold War Broadcasting From The Bunkers".

We are delighted to announce the online release of the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels members magazine, "The Mole" issue 35. This special 30th anniversary version, has been produced as a hi-quality heavyweight booklet, in celebration of our special year. The printed version will be available for all members to collect direct from Mason Street during our open days on Wednesdays and Sundays if you would like a hard copy.

Liverpool Lime Street to Edge Hill Railway Cutting

Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels have once again won the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award 2026, for the 9th consecutive year… 2026 is an important year for the Friends of Willi…

Celebrating 30 years uncovering and preserving Liverpool’s mysterious Williamson Tunnels.

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 11th May 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “The Mersey – Culture and History of this Iconic River” by Brian Anderson. Our guest speaker on the night will be Brian Anderson, who will tell us about “The Mersey – Culture and History of this Iconic River…

Fowt have a long history of attending local history shows. We have always enjoyed meeting interested people and spreading the word of Joseph Williamson and his Subterranean world. We sometimes even learn things from visitors too, stories of childhood, playing in the tunnels etc. Following the success of previous years, we are once again taking part in the excellent Wirral History and Heritage Fair.

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 13th April 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. "Historic Hillbark" by Dominga Devitt. Our guest speakers on the night will be Dominga Devitt, who will tell us about "Historic Hillbark". About the Speaker "Historic Hillbark" - The history of the house that moved, who built it, who lived in it and how it moved from Bidston to Frankby.

Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 2nd March 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “The Building of the Manchester Ship Canal” by the Daniel Adamson Preservation Soc…

Liverpool has been crowned as the funniest city in the UK.

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…

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…

According to the Telegraph, this is the UK’s greatest unsung spot

Explore Liverpool's mysterious tunnels, a magicians' bar, and the Quirky Quarter among other unique activities in 2026.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …