Joseph Williamson

Joseph Williamson (10 March 1769 – 1 May 1840) was an eccentric, businessman, property owner and a philanthropist who is best known for the 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, including the Mole of Edge Hill and the Mad Mole.

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Joseph Williamson
Birth dateMarch 10, 1769
Birth place
Yorkshire , Barnsley
Date of deathMay 01, 1840
Place of death
Liverpool , Lancashire
Resting place
Liverpool

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