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Great reads both. Haven't yet seen the paper on the station Ant.
December 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Great reads both. Haven't yet seen the paper on the station Ant.
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"The Rocket" (artist unknown) showing the scene in 1840. Painting is located at Agatha Christie's Greenway home in Devon.
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
"The Rocket" (artist unknown) showing the scene in 1840. Painting is located at Agatha Christie's Greenway home in Devon.
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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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
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
chrisiles.co.uk/2018/09/21/l...
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
chrisiles.co.uk/2018/09/21/l...
Harland & Wolff, Liverpool
It was around 1913 when Harland & Wolff Ltd, expanded their existing shipbuilding business into Liverpool. Opening a further engineering Works and foundry on Strand Road, along with a new head quarters on Regent Road...
It was around 1913 when Harland & Wolff Ltd, expanded their existing shipbuilding business into Liverpool. Opening a further engineering Works and foundry on Strand Road, along with a new head quarters on Regent Road...
Harland & Wolff, Liverpool
Harland & Wolff, Head Quarters | Harland & Wolff, Engineering & Foundry It was around 1913 when Harland & Wolff Ltd, expanded their existing shipbuilding business into Liverpool. Opening a further engineering Works and foundry on Strand Road, along with a new head quarters on Regent Road. The Belfast company built many grand ocean liners, including the famously ill-fated RMS Titanic.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Harland & Wolff, Liverpool
It was around 1913 when Harland & Wolff Ltd, expanded their existing shipbuilding business into Liverpool. Opening a further engineering Works and foundry on Strand Road, along with a new head quarters on Regent Road...
It was around 1913 when Harland & Wolff Ltd, expanded their existing shipbuilding business into Liverpool. Opening a further engineering Works and foundry on Strand Road, along with a new head quarters on Regent Road...
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At the Manchester end of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. A sketch giving the context for the Liverpool Road terminus. Mid 1830s.
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
At the Manchester end of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. A sketch giving the context for the Liverpool Road terminus. Mid 1830s.
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Liverpool & Manchester Railway. A description of how the rail-track or 'permanent way' developed.
November 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Liverpool & Manchester Railway. A description of how the rail-track or 'permanent way' developed.
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Continuing research into the Edge Hill engine station, an approximation of the rope winding mechanisms that operated through the Wapping tunnel for dock-bound goods wagons (gravity out/cable back).
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Continuing research into the Edge Hill engine station, an approximation of the rope winding mechanisms that operated through the Wapping tunnel for dock-bound goods wagons (gravity out/cable back).
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Re: previous post. Edge Hill Engine Station - mid 1830s. How trains were detached from locomotives and rope-hauled to Crown Street station.
October 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Re: previous post. Edge Hill Engine Station - mid 1830s. How trains were detached from locomotives and rope-hauled to Crown Street station.
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Continuing research into the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, a new and more historically accurate version of the Edge Hill Engine station illustration - mid 1830s. Showing the connection between it and Crown Street Passenger station - top right - via a 290 yard tunnel.
October 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Continuing research into the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, a new and more historically accurate version of the Edge Hill Engine station illustration - mid 1830s. Showing the connection between it and Crown Street Passenger station - top right - via a 290 yard tunnel.
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A new project to illustrate all 31 miles of the L&MR with information panels along the way. First steps.All aboard..
A new project to illustrate all 31 miles of the L&MR with information panels along the way. First steps.All aboard..
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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A new project to illustrate all 31 miles of the L&MR with information panels along the way. First steps.All aboard..
A new project to illustrate all 31 miles of the L&MR with information panels along the way. First steps.All aboard..
The 'Star of Hope' and 'Atlantic' Shipwrecks
Two of the many shipwrecks that have foundered on the Sefton Coast, which occasionally becoming visible. The 'Star of Hope' and the 'Atlantic', as shifting sand had briefly uncovered their skeletons, which normally sit submerged for long periods of time
Two of the many shipwrecks that have foundered on the Sefton Coast, which occasionally becoming visible. The 'Star of Hope' and the 'Atlantic', as shifting sand had briefly uncovered their skeletons, which normally sit submerged for long periods of time
The ‘Star of Hope’ and ‘Atlantic’ Shipwrecks
In addition to the Ancient Footprints on the beach near Formby, more history can occasionally be found a little further along the coast, near Ainsdale. Two of the many shipwrecks that have foundered on the Sefton Coast, which occasionally becoming visible. I booked on a guided walk to view the 'Star of Hope' and the 'Atlantic', as the constantly shifting sand had briefly uncovered their skeletons, which normally sit submerged for long periods of time.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The 'Star of Hope' and 'Atlantic' Shipwrecks
Two of the many shipwrecks that have foundered on the Sefton Coast, which occasionally becoming visible. The 'Star of Hope' and the 'Atlantic', as shifting sand had briefly uncovered their skeletons, which normally sit submerged for long periods of time
Two of the many shipwrecks that have foundered on the Sefton Coast, which occasionally becoming visible. The 'Star of Hope' and the 'Atlantic', as shifting sand had briefly uncovered their skeletons, which normally sit submerged for long periods of time
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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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"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
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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"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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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
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.
williamsontunnels.com/2025/11/07/2...
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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We currently have vacancies for 29/10/2025
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October 25, 2025 at 8:20 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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We currently have vacancies for 29/10/2025
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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.
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
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.
He & Linda enjoyed many happy times together, including organising numerous Sub Brit trips.
We'd love to hear your anecdotes & memories of Martin.
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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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"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
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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"James Cropper and Liverpool's unheralded contribution to the Abolition of Slavery" by John Lamb.
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It pains to post uncited quotes. One interesting fact that has always been used is that it could take longer to transport cotton from Liverpool to Manchester than it took to get it from the Americas to Liverpool. Turns out the quote is from a Liverpool corn broker called Sir Joshua Walmsley.
September 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It pains to post uncited quotes. One interesting fact that has always been used is that it could take longer to transport cotton from Liverpool to Manchester than it took to get it from the Americas to Liverpool. Turns out the quote is from a Liverpool corn broker called Sir Joshua Walmsley.
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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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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
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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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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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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"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
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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"The Lancashire Witches" by Tina Naples.
The story of Lancashire's Witches...
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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.
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
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.
It didn't do a lot of "firsts", it just got the combination right becoming the template for everything that followed.
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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
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...
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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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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
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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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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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
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.
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Next we have a close up of the cutting with and without models of the Moorish arch (model by vrsimility.bsky.social) and the two "Pillars of Hercules" chimneys (model by POD). It may be time to remake our Wapping Tunnel route video...
August 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Next we have a close up of the cutting with and without models of the Moorish arch (model by vrsimility.bsky.social) and the two "Pillars of Hercules" chimneys (model by POD). It may be time to remake our Wapping Tunnel route video...
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Looking at how much Google Earth has improved in recent times. The 1st image is from 2023, which was made to show the location of the cutting in relation to Edge Hill station. The 2nd image is a 2025 version showing a vast improvement in both image quality and 3D modelling of buildings.
August 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Looking at how much Google Earth has improved in recent times. The 1st image is from 2023, which was made to show the location of the cutting in relation to Edge Hill station. The 2nd image is a 2025 version showing a vast improvement in both image quality and 3D modelling of buildings.