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.
An illustrated talk looking at the Mersey’s mercantile past...
FoWT are once again taking part in the excellent Wirral History and Heritage Fair
Why not come along to meet us, to chat about the tunnels
At: Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight, Wirral
Date: Saturday 21st March 2026, Time: 10am - 4pm
Admission Free
www.wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 13th April 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)
"Historic Hillbark" by Dominga Devitt
Historic Hillbark - The history of the house that moved, who built it, who lived in it and how it moved from Bidston to Frankby.
Installation, celebrating the early Railway and it’s engineers.
Installation, celebrating the early Railway and it’s engineers.
Installation, celebrating the early Railway and it’s engineers.
Beyond Liverpool Lime Street's platforms, up at street level, is an installation celebrating the early Railway & it’s engineers
Designed to represent the Railway line below your feet. Consisting of four half wheels, each in recognition of important people, linked to L&MR & early LNWR
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Liverpool's first terminus Railway station was Crown Street on the L&MR, opened 1830
Lime Street Station opened, 1836, replacing the original Crown Street
Making Lime Street Station, the Oldest, Still-Operating, Terminus, Mainline Railway Station in the World. #GradeIIListed
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It was very sad to receive the news that our good friend and colleague, Gerry Jones, had recently passed away. The Trustees and volunteers of FoWT send their thoughts and condolences to Gerry's family and friends at this very sad time...
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Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 2nd March 2026 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs)
"The Building of the Manchester Ship Canal" by the Daniel Adamson Preservation Society
@dannyinsteam.bsky.social
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Liverpool crowned as the UK’s funniest city
#Liverpool #localnews
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).
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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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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Many thanks Mike, Chris
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.
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
www.timeout.com/uk/news/most...
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...
www.liverpoolworld.uk/news/hidden-...
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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Wishing everyone a merry and peaceful Christmas!
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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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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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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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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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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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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Bearded Martin, wearing a red helmet, smiling as he pokes his head up through a opening in an overgrown man made hole in the ground.
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.
Sad to hear news of the passing of Martin Dixon. The volunteers & Committee of the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels, send their thoughts & condolences to Linda, Martin's Wife, his family & friends, and to Martin's fellow SubBrit members, who will also be feeling the loss of a good friend
RIP Martin
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.
williamsontunnels.com/2025/10/14/n...
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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