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Back in February 1997, the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels produced the first edition of our exclusive members Magazine. We have continued to produce “The Mole” ever since and we now have quite a back catalogue available.
We are delighted to make the current Mole as well as every back issue going back to Mole 1 from 1997, available to all members to view on line. You can even print your Mole for off line reading if you wish. The later editions are interactive, with clickable links to take you to further information, photographs or related video content.
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Latest edition of the Mole
Mole 35 – April 2026
Coming Soon…
FoWT’s 30th Anniversary
- FoWT win yet another Award.
- Edge Hill to Lime Street cutting.
- FoWT future plans.
- AGM 2026.
- How to book a visit.
Back Catalogue of the Mole
Mole 34 – March 2021
- Kaitlyn comes to town.
- Coping with change.
- NAMHO conference.
- Clearing the Magnet chamber.
- Tenants of the House site.
- Filming for TV.
Mole 33 – September 2019
- New Stairs into Level-4 Paddington
- Major New Find for FoWT
- Newly Updated Map of the Tunnels
- Some insights into filming for TV
- Elm Grove land update and a new
tunnel found
Mole 32 – August 2018
- BigDig on the Former Magnet’s Site:
- the search for the Great Tunnel.
- Members’ Visits 2018.
- Williamson’s House Site Update.
- Tunnels of Joseph Williamson Map:
Updated to show New Tunnel.
Mole 31 – May 2017
- Paddington Celebrations
- Progress continues on our Big Dig 2
on Mason St - Members’ Visits 2017
- Tunnels of Joseph Williamson Map
Mole 30 – December 2015
- Knowledge Quarter?
- Dates for your diary
- Members’ Visits during 2016
- The Statue of Joseph Williamson
- Health & Safety
Mole 29 – May 2015
- What’s Next for the tunnels?
- Dates for your diary.
- Members Visit’s during 2015.
- Paddington Update.
- Dingle Overhead Railway Tunnel
Mole 28 – September 2014
- Paddington Update
- Detailed report on the Mason Street dig
- FoWT on TV again…
- Our best find yet?
Mole 27 – January 2014
- Big Dig in the Banqueting Hall
- Paddington Special Report
- FoWT make prime-time TV again
- Edge Hill Coffee House
- More post-WW2 military caves
Mole 26 – May 2013
- Paddington dig updates
- FoWT makes it to prime time TV
- Was Williamson a Freemason?
- Paddington, The Early Years
- Dates for your diary
Mole 25 – August 2012
- Paddington Works
- Early Liverpool Railway Tunnels
- Ivory Trade 1809
- Thomas Steers’ Dock
- Edge Hill Journal
Mole 24 – June 2012
- Mason Street and Containers.
- Could this be Elizabeth Tate?
- Maria Eagle, MP pays us a visit
Mole 23 – September 2011
- Paddington Tunnels used for emergency service’s excercise.
- Hidden Heritage Railway walk.
- Mason Street: Willey’s Garage.
- Events update
Mole 22 – March 2011
- Joseph Williamson’s TunnAle released.
- New discovery at Smithdown Lane.
- Archaeology updates.
- More on the portrait of Joseph Williamson.
- Elm Grove photographs.
- New postcards for sale.
Mole 21 – July 2010
- Paddington update
- Do you recognise this face?
- St Thomas’s Church Memorial Garden
- Herdman Watercolours
Mole 20 – September 2009
- The way forward for Paddington
- A closer look at the corner tunnel area
- Looking back at 20 Moles!
- Williamson’s next door neighbour
Mole 19 – March 2009
All the latest news on the Tunnels,
plus …
Preview copy of the brand new booklet…
“The Discovery of the Grave of Joseph Williamson”
Mole 18 – March 2008
- Work finally to start at Paddington.
- Details of our new lease.
- An original entrance to the tunnels found.
- Deep digging at the Heritage Centre.
Mole 17 – June 2006
- Williamson’s grave uncovered at last.
- Paddington Phase 1 dig nears.
- New excavations around the tunnels.
- AGM report.
- Williamson’s godson researched.
Mole 16 – July 2005
- The search for Williamson’s grave.
- Plans for the house site.
- Tunnel found behind Magnet’s.
- Digging at Heritage Centre.
- History of the Stable Yards.
Mole 15 – October 2004
- Digging at both ends of the site.
- Looking further into research.
- 2004 NAMHO Conference..
- Annual General Meeting report.
- Lots of snippets and photos.
Mole 14 – October 2003
- The hunt for the Great Tunnel.
- Annual General Meeting report
- Williamson’s properties in town
- latest from the Heritage Centre
- The tunnels in the media spotlight
Mole 13 – February 2003
- The new tunnels Heritage Centre.
- The ‘new’ Triple Decker Tunnel.
- Souterrains 2K2 conference report.
- Previous Williamson Tunnels explorers.
- Latest on Williamson’s Grave.
Mole 12 – February 2002
- All the latest news on the tunnels.
- Excavation at the Stable Yard.
- Re-enactments for the History Channel.
- Promising places to dig next.
- Lots of new photos.
Mole 11 – July 2001
- All the latest news on the tunnels.
- Focus on visits.
- Plans for Paddington excavation.
- Williamson’s Influences?
- More new photos of the tunnels.
Mole 10 – November 2000
- All the latest news on the tunnels.
- Trip to Croatia for Symposium.
- Williamson anecdotes analyzed.
- Special offers for members.
- Heritage Weekend.
Mole 9 – April 2000
- All the latest tunnels news
- New pictures and plans
- Williamson anecdotes analyzed
- Members’ visits to the tunnels
- Trial by graphology!
Mole 8 – September 1999
- All the latest developments with the site.
- Breakthrough at Paddington – full report.
- The Cumbria connection.
- Your messages and views
- More pictures within the tunnels.
Mole 7 – January 1999
- Williamson’s building style..
- A map of the tunnels today.
- Is the Williamson photo really him?
- More photos in the tunnels.
- Your messages and views.
- All the latest developments on the site.
Mole 6 – September 1998
- Old views of Williamson’s domain.
- Summary view of the tunnels site..
- Mrs. Williamson’s ‘diary’?
- Engineers survey of the house.
- More photos of the tunnels.
- Your messages and views.
Mole 5 – May 1998
- Success under Paddington Gardens.
- site panorama – then and now..
- fundraising endorsements.
- Williamson’s last possessions.
- More on the Great Tunnel.
- Tunnels under the house.
Mole 4 – January 1998
- The Deans Defy Danger.
- at last – a photo of the Great Tunnel!
- What IS under Paddington Gardens?
- The tunnels site from the air.
- New photos inside the labyrinth.
- Members’ messages.
Mole 3 – August 1997
- The latest news.
- Williamson and his neighbours.
- More photos of the tunnels.
- Early Edge Hill.
- Descriptions inside the labyrinth.
- Your messages.
Mole 2 – April 1997
- All the latest news.
- The dawn of the Railways.
- The High Church.
- Messages of support.
- Lots of new pictures.
Mole 1 – February 1997
- A look at the Mason St. site.
- Publicity for our cause.
- St. Thomas’s Church.
- Story of Williamson and the tunnels in brief.
- Lots of pictures…
