The Williamson Tunnels. Liverpool's Historic underground Tunnels Part 2

[@catalickconverta6823]

you should do a tv series about the forgotten history of working england the steam the canals and mining industry its all forgotten about now

[@suzyqualcast6269]

robert howie : Never forgotten, wiped by opencasting , ignored, allowed dereliction, - its a sorry wave to all those who put in their laboured hours - never forgotten tho, effin amazing I'd say.

[@thedativecase9733]

One day Granada TV will get its act together and give Martin Zero a series of his own. There is a huge and loyal potential audience for serious stuff about the history of Manchester and the North West . This area had a huge influence on the Industrial Revolution but it also has a Roman and Medieval past worthy of bringing to us ordinary, non Historians.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Whareva - MZ's vids and the accompanying sounds just work.

[@oddwad6290]

@@thedativecase9733 Manchester was one of the most important launch pads into the modern world .

[@Jack-xi8ji]

I'm sitting here watching this just shaking my head in disbelief. It's not just the extent of the labyrinth, it's the obvious quality of the brick and stone work. There has to be a rhyme and reason to it all. Amazing stuff and thanks again to all for showing us around.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Jack, we were equally gobsmacked

[@roberthughes513]

I’m absolutely blown away with this video and all concerned. Being a Tour director for over thirty years and staying in Liverpool on virtually every tour I’m choked that I never knew about this gem. Thanks to everyone concerned. Wow.

[@CasualInventor]

There's normal volunteering and then there's this. It's dangerous, dirty and dark working down there, but the results are spectacular. Hats off to them.

[@Dazzy84]

It must be Phenomenal to have been discovering those tunnels. I'm guessing theres gonna be some celebrating when they hit the grand tunnel!! Brilliant vid martin!! 👍

[@Forest_Ry]

There's a bigger tunnel to discover Oh my 😂. Awesome .

[@MartinZero]

Yes am hoping to go and see

[@Forest_Ry]

@@MartinZero 🔥now I can't wait to see that Martin👌 I wish I could down there to see it The brickwork/stonework is next level. Love these old historical places. I have done a video an a old viaduct. Takecare Martin have a good day my freind 👍✋

[@chriscoalbran1829]

More brilliant footage from the master, Keep it up Martin great stuff.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Chris

[@donk1822]

The Ace Rimmer of his day. What a guy!.

[@scousemouse2000uk]

Again, excellent Martin. Thank you to both you and Connor for taking the time to come abd check us out. What we have is very special and we love having visitors. Hope to see you again soon 😁

[@MartinZero]

Hello Lynn thanks so much i will never forget this

[@richardpettet9996]

Glad I found these 2 videos. They are brilliant. A fascinating and interesting project and well done to the volunteers who obviously have put a lot of hard work in over the years uncovering this gem of history.

[@tardismole]

Utterly gripping stuff. I have a huge love of history and even have a PHD (admittedly pre-industrial history), but I never knew about this. It's changed my view of Liverpool. When they reach the Grand Tunnel, please do a part 3.

[@MartinZero]

I certainly will and thank you

[@srqlisa7881]

Until I saw you come down those stairs I had no idea the massive size of where you are and the size of the stones. wow :) peace

[@davidbleasdale448]

Hi Martin. Great videos! My family and I visited this year after me wanting to see the tunnels for some 20 years; I wasn't dissapointed! As you said, this is a must see experience. If yo do visit, please leave a donation to help the volunteers continue their work.

[@avv397]

Absolutely amazing stuff Martin, . So much more discovered since I visited 10 years ago and saw a lot of what you showed in part one. I was on a 6 month tour of the UK coast living in a Transit van to write a book The Road Next The Coast. Williamson did a huge amount to alleviate poverty in Liverpool. Very religious, he used to ride his horse to church each week and it had its own pew next him where it stood during services ! Well worth a visit if you ever visit Liverpool

[@Stuff_said_]

I love you channel it’s like urban exploring but for adults!!!!!!!

[@MartinZero]

Ha, thank you Mike 😀

[@thomastierney8705]

Thats a good spot of the brickwork on the walls of the markings

[@seasidesmilertj1182]

This all falls in wonderfully with Mudflood theory! Thank you for your work!

[@gilliansherlock7211]

wow I'm from Liverpool that's amazing, brilliant video. Thanks to all the brilliant, dedicated workers that give their time to work on this project and thank you for visiting and uploading these videos very interesting and informative of a historical site.

[@rogerbeck3018]

Martin, you and the friends of WT group deserve much acclamation. THANK YOU ALL.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Roger. All I did was take a camera

[@HuntersMoon78]

Amazing video Martin. The amount of work involving in uncovering those tunnels is impressive.

[@MartinZero]

Yes, hats off to them

[@mikeede49]

Brilliant stuff, in my opinion one of your best yet. Hats off ( but don't forget to put them back on ) to the volunteers there's been some hard graft put in there.

[@MartinZero]

Yes Mike they do work very hard

[@wladniem]

That narrow tunnel at 23;00 is the stuff of nightmares

[@MartinZero]

It wasnt too bad 😀

[@petedemaio168]

Both these films are amazing, fascinating... really words fail me. And I'm just awestruck at the effort in removing all that spoil in those inaccessible places. Thank you Martin.

[@davewebster6945]

Fabulous Martin 😎 like you I thought it was like exploring egyptian pyramids too. The wonder of all these tunnels he had built makes your brain go into overdrive with unanswerable questions 🤔. Mind blowing stuff 🤗.

[@MartinZero]

It certainly is Dave

[@bradleygriffiths141]

Not going to lie I just found this guy randomly on KZbin and I’m already enjoying his videos more then 90% of what I have watch on KZbin in 3 years

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your comment. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos 👍

[@whitecompany18]

Most of those tools in the garage are for carpentry. Very interesting video 👌

[@alanmorgan8647]

I noticed that , too. Maybe the car garage business had developed from a coach works?

[@MartinZero]

Yes looking back I see what you mean

[@scottgibson7534]

An Enigma within an Enigma, great presentation as always, and thanks for taking all of us along too.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Scott, definite Enigmas

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

Fascinating place, thank you Martin (Mike, Lynn, Volunteers). Can't wait to see more of it.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@timengland3273]

Fabulous and so interesting. I only live a few miles away But never realise the extent of these excavations.👍

[@terryansell6641]

Amazing video Martin thank you and all the volunteers so interesting

[@darreno9874]

Fantastic. Mr Williamson is a man after my own heart. God bless

[@lisafarr2317]

Incredible place. Cant wait 2 c the great tunnel dug out. The history n artefacts found already is huge.

[@MartinZero]

Yes Lisa, thosee antiques are stunning

[@pit_stop77]

Totally engrossing once again. Keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@g1fsh]

Absolutely stunning! Fantastic work Martin just brilliant. 2 of your best videos yet! What an amazing place to see. Cheers for the tour.

[@ianr]

Liked before viewing. Excellent as always. Thanks Martin. 🙂👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Ian

[@wladniem]

Once again Thank you Martin & Connor and Friends of Williamson's tunnels. This Williamson fella must have been a bit strange to think of doing this. The mind boggles. Brilliant video

[@MartinZero]

Yep but am glad he did 😄

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Brilliant Video Martin ......Looking forward to your next Film mate ... respect and regards ... Frank...

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Frank

[@mirage4014]

I,m only here for the Tea! wow! impressive, nice vid Martin, and hello from Germany

[@MartinZero]

Hello Julian in Germany 👍

[@martinstevenson7462]

Absolutely fascinating Martin I wonder why they ever filled them in in the first place you do a brilliant job Martin keep up the good work.

[@MartinZero]

Hi martin. Later generations werent bothered about the tunnels and the council dumped in them

[@getyerspn]

this is great ..absolutely fascinating ... you should be on the discovery channel with these vids...The sheer amount of hard work involved in cleaning out those tunnels is mind boggling.

[@MartinZero]

Hello thank you. Yes its amazing what they have achieved

[@bobg4840]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing! What great masonry!

[@MartinZero]

Yes Bob agreed 👌

[@pamelajean1905]

So interesting! I'll bet there's going to be Parts 3 and 4 or, at least updates, as they continue excavating these fabulous tunnels.

[@MartinZero]

Yes Pamela as I get to know more I will go back

[@shedman6486]

Williamson seems to have bought the out of every one. What a lovely construction and imagination. Fantastic. Well done chaps.

[@MartinZero]

Yes indeed, and thank you

[@garrystacey7018]

Thank you for sharing this video absolutely brilliant 👍🏻

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Garry

[@ExploringwithCarl]

What a hidden gem that is, some history there. I loved the print in the bricks plus the shadow boards and tools

[@MartinZero]

Hi Carl, yeah great place. You can book a tour via the website

[@SuupOnYT]

Amazing Love the now regular Sunday night video Keep to up Great bid as ever Thanks Mark

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Mark

[@chrisw6704]

Brilliant films Martin absolutely mindblowing and what a great guy Mike was with his knowledge and also all those volunteers giving their time digging.

[@davidclark3603]

Wow Martin! You never fail to deliver. All I can say is it’s mind blowing. Your one of the first there to film it. In years to come when the digging is complete, that site will be a major tourist attraction. You’re absolutely brilliant at this. It’s so intriguing. Thanks again!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks David. There is a part of it thats a tourist attraction but its not as extensive

[@TheRattyBiker]

Another cracking job with documenting those tunnels. What an interesting character Williamson was.

[@MartinZero]

He certainly was Michael

[@magicdave93]

What an interesting historical video, thanks for sharing. 👍🙂

[@MartinZero]

Thank you David

[@shiver_me_timbers]

Superb part 2 Martin. Hopefully at some point we get a part 3!

[@MartinZero]

yes when they find the great tunnel

[@martingray9666]

Amazing tunnel network. Keep up the great work Martin as your videos are so interesting

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Martin

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Thanks for the tunnelling vids. Now I am also feeling like digging something up. Highly inspirational.

[@brianartillery]

That was superb. Thank you, Martin. Normally, if someone says: "That bloke dug a tunnel under his house.", you think of a cramped, airless, claustrophobic space. Williamson's though - you could drive double decker buses into some of them. And so beautifully made, too, although the details would be seen by few. That's astonishing to me. He made them strong and safe, and then went the extra mile to make them look pleasing. He had style. It's an oddly British thing, tunnelling. My favourite has to be the 5th Duke of Portland, who was a total recluse, who commanded his staff to ignore him if they ever came across him in either house or gardens of his home at Welbeck Abbey, in Nottinghamshire. When he died in 1879, his family members came to Welbeck, to find that many of the rooms had no floors, that valuable paintings were just rolled up and thrown into corners. Under the house, were dug hundreds of yards of tunnels, with dozens of rooms, all painted pink, and a room big enough to hold banquets in, although that was never used as such. All the underground rooms were empty, save a commode in the corner of each. Like Williamson, the tunnels were dug to give work to local unemployed men. They were not allowed to acknowledge the Duke if they saw him, and it was reported that a man who raised his hat to the reclusive Duke was dismissed.

[@MartinZero]

He sounds another Enigmatic chap

[@UrbCrafter]

The ovens they excavated remind me of the ovens they found under the Famine Museum in Strokestown in Ireland. i visited in 2002 and they had only just discovered them in a part of the house that had been filled in and a modern kitchen was built above them.. great video Martin cant wait to see an update to this video in the future...

[@philbailey496]

Great stuff. Its about time someone brought to light the rich Historic places of the City that have been ignored for so long.

[@MartinZero]

I agree Phil

[@Auto2112Rush]

thank you.....I loved it.

[@malcolmcog]

I saw Mark E. Smith when I was driving down the East Lancs Road through Worsley. That is my Manchester musical claim to fame

[@MartinZero]

Fabulous 👍

[@Galaxyofbrian]

I think I know why but I'm still figuring it out. I deffo have a good hypothesis as to what was happening here. 😁✌️

[@danspotter8618]

Wonderful video @Martin Zero but why am I hearing water when you said a fissure in the rock face

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

Absolutely cracking video mate! It's funny because just before you said about sitting down with Joseph Williamson and a cuppa, I'd said the same thing to my wife!!

[@MartinZero]

Ha great stuff. Yep id love that cuppa

[@noreenedge8951]

What can one say Martin.!Its so amazing and to imagine what else there is to be discovered.Thankyou once more for bringing these historical gems of social history to our screens.Noreen.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Noreen

[@markthomas6045]

Martin, this is absolutely the greatest thing on KZbin! I was speechless in part one and didn't comment at risk of sounding like a ten year old boy but I can't contain my excitement anymore! This is a national treasure and I dare say you have spread the word through the family and friends and workmates and business associates etc of your 41,000 subscribers! I hope the Williams tunnels people are ready for the deluge of visitors and potential volunteers! I'd spend my weekends down there for sure! Thank you so much, from a subscriber in Canada!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much. They have actually just won an award. Best regards to you in Canada and thanks again

[@BrasherFox]

Can remember something in my dark and distant past about those tunnels. I have past that house a few times and always thought it was a WWII bombed out building!!!!! Thank You and all those associated with bringing the past back to life. Absolutely Great Stuff, keep them coming.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Brian

[@billfunk1219]

Thank you for the visit into England"s past! I got claustrophobic just watching your video!! Great job as always.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Phil

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks Martin. If possible, part 2 is even more fascinating than part 1. I hope that one day there'll be a part 3.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Ruth. Yes part 3 when they have made more progress

[@davidderbidge8232]

another great video

[@MartinZero]

Cheers David

[@Guitar6ty]

At the time Williamson built the tunnels there was an out break of Cholera in Liverpool which took a lot of lives could have been used to house the dead. The sandstone may have been used in the building of the Anglican Cathedral. In the 1950s there was still an operating sandstone works in that area near Apple terrace which is now long gone. Excellent work and presentation.

[@alanhunter2051]

wow amazing. Im so intrigued to see it all now cheers

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Alan

[@eastwoodsadventures]

Wow..... just WOW!

[@Forest_Ry]

Hi Martin.🙂 Just love it pal 🔥. I always look forward to your videos. Top stuff. Take care my friend ✋👍

[@carolinebarnes6832]

Wow, blown my mind too. How totally strange, weird, bizarre! to build something like that with such skill, such a massive undertaking for no apparent reason, and it's all still there after 200 years. These days we can't build anything that lasts, truly mind blowing.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Caroline, yes amazing place

[@hanleypc]

Amazing video, i've heard of the tunnels but never seen so much detail of them! You are doing an amazing thing with your channel, really good!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Michael

[@100SteveB]

This beats anything i have watched on the tv for a long time! Thank you, Martin, and thanks to all those involved in rediscovering these mysterious tunnels. What a gem indeed.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much

[@paulcresswell2279]

Magical really

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Paul

[@SoepThe1]

I love the combination of ambience, information and exploration! Thanks for your valuable videos!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you am glad you appreciate that side of the video 👍

[@johnbacon1854]

What an incredulous place. Some feat of engineering as it was 150 years ago. My mind was blown just watching, especially when you were standing near that pillar, and the two arches in the wall would indicate further passages off............ also, as he said the way in was bricked from the other side, meaning that they lead off somewhere, which so far is still covered. Thanks for sharing and thanks to those people that are digging that place out.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks John, incredible place. They have just won an award

[@stephenjones9153]

Hats off to all the hard work that the volunteers have put in...Amazing effort and great video Martin.👍👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Stephen, yes , amazing work

[@mileshigh1321]

Wow incredible! The tunnels are vast! I can't imagine how difficult it is to remove all the fill from the tunnels the deeper you get! Once bucket at a time! The volunteers are dedicated! Can't wait for them to call you back to see the Great tunnel when they find it!

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I cant wait to go back

[@exileinderby51]

Thanks again Martin for another great video, I'll maybe try and get there in August.

[@MartinZero]

Yes if you get chance do visit

[@roytabberer7427]

Excellent filming as always. Glad that you were wearing hard hats. Thanks for production and sharing Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Roy

[@gingerbread6614]

What an historical area. That is just fascinating.

[@thelegoshed]

Absolutely brilliant, waited all week to watch this. Thank you ever so much!!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Chris

[@Swalkerfilm]

Years ago I read about the Williamson tunnels on usenet and some website with a few images, must have been the end of the '90s or early 2000s. It fascinated me back then. Great to see an update in video and to see all the work the volunteers have done since that time. I guess the mystery of why the tunnels were built will never be completely solved.

[@MartinZero]

Hello, yes fascinating place, Yes I would like to talk to Mr Williamson

[@christianhalstead2599]

Fascinating video Martin , one of your best to date . Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us .

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Christian

[@alanblakemore1074]

Another fantastic video Martin, I find this one absolutely fascinating, those guys are doing a brilliant job. Well Done All

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Alan

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

The sandstone arch is of exquisite quality! The joints although mortared are extremely tight! Work like this is not possible today.

[@daveg2104]

We could probably do it, with a bit of research and practice. Stonemasons today do a lot of great work restoring old stone buildings. Money and time is normally the limiting factor - and for new buildings, return on investment.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

@@daveg2104 Yeah, alright Dave, maybe but being an advanced craft carpenter of 30 years (so far) I haven't seen this quality from our generation - or anywhere near it! I've even worked with good stonemasons from Bath but this kind of tight joint is not seen nowadays!

[@daveg2104]

@@kevinchamberlain7928 My nephew is a stone mason. Works on a lot of stuff. With laser sights and levels, diamond saws (and I don't even know all the tools of the trade), even hand polishing, it basically comes down to time and money. These days, buildings are constructed to a price (lowest bidder usually wins), and mostly not constructed to last. Just look at the issues with concrete cancer. The construction industry could do better, but where is the incentive. So yes, I do agree that there is a lot of poor tradesmanship going on (and has been for a long time), but shoddy, for a price work isn't really indicative of what could be done if we really wanted to.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

@@daveg2104 Everything you said is absolutely correct, Dave! Clearly, you see what's going on around you! Please consider buying "Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt" by Christopher Dunn. Your nephew and yourself will learn about stone masonry of old which will shatter your paradigm completely! Usually, I won't bother recommending this but you're an astute guy, Dave and you will easily see the problem of government education. Here's a clip of Chris Dunn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKuZe5SVadZpnaM

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

@@daveg2104 Everything you said is absolutely correct, Dave! Clearly, you see what's going on around you! Please consider buying "Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt" by Christopher Dunn. Your nephew and yourself will learn about stone masonry of old which will shatter your paradigm completely! Usually, I won't bother recommending this but you're an astute guy, Dave and you will easily see the problem of government education. Here's a clip of Chris Dunn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKuZe5SVadZpnaM

[@xr2irs1800]

Very interesting and they well explained, amazing as always 👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@dalem1140]

It seems they loved there tunnels way back. Been reading up on Suffolk and seems theres a few to hunt down. Great vid 👍

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Dale, wonder what the Suffolk tunnels are about ?

[@rheingau2011]

Again, an awesome video. If these stones could tell their stories...

[@MartinZero]

Yes agreed Peter

[@daveflick12]

I’m excited and I’ve only just started watching

[@AdamMacleod83]

Fantastic work as always, thank you so much Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Adam

[@paulmidlifecrisis9239]

As a local lad I’m totally fascinated by these tunnels and hope one day we will all get to understand what Joseph Williamson was thinking when he came up with this idea. Are there more hidden tunnels branching out further under the city? Great presentation Martin, keep up the good work.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Paul, and yes there are take a look at that map on the video 👍

[@roberttaylor465]

Amazing place, great info and your interest is infectious.

[@John.Doe_]

Once again, awesome video! Thank you Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mathias

[@paulj1873]

Another fascinating video Martin...well done! If I ever go to Liverpool, I'll for sure visit these tunnels.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah Paul its a must do

[@apjay]

Amazing - brilliant video Martin. Can't wait to visit them.

[@jenratcliffe7232]

Fantastic video again. The Great Tunnel looks like it will be a great find.

[@MartinZero]

Yes Jen although initially its gonna have to be dug out

[@carlbentley80]

WOW Mind blowing, what an amazing place and network. Those volunteers are marvelous.

[@mrbillmacneill]

Fascinating Martin...the hand drills looked very interesting... Wondering what the date would be on them...?

[@MartinZero]

Yeah Id love to know

[@cyberdonblue4413]

Absolutely fascinating Martin and superbly filmed again by your good self. If I went down there I wouldn't want to come back out again until we'd finished digging out everything there was to dig out ha ha ha! (In truth they'd probably be bringing me out in a box within the hour ha ha!) Thanks for taking the time to film it all though Martin because, in truth, at my age and with poor health it's the only way I'll ever get to see it at all. Thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. Yes I am the same. I just want to know more