| "The philanthropy behind the
excavation of these tunnels and the amazing energy and quantity of money
expended in their realization deserves our respect and attention and we should
do our utmost to support efforts of publicity and conservation. Rest assured
that the Society is fully behind you in supporting the splendid work you are
carrying out...." Professor Quentin Hughes,
Merseyside Civic Society |
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| "Liverpool has an impressive and
important underground archaeological heritage .... not least the extraordinary
Edge Hill works of Joseph Williamson. FWT are doing excellent work in
researching the structures at Edge Hill. Full recording of the Edge Hill voids
is only prudent and their proper archaeological investigation should be a high
priority, as should an assessment of their potential for conservation and
interpretation to a wider public." Subterranea
Brittanica |
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| "This is an imaginative and
exciting project, building on Liverpool's unique history to promote new
opportunities for the future." Louise Ellman
MP |
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| "Williamson's Tunnels are an
intriguing legacy; their existence is an important part of the rich fibre of
the city's history. The restoration and preservation of this unique inheritance
is a thrilling prospect for the people of Liverpool and for future generations
to learn of a philanthropic past that is all too often forgotten."
Professor Peter Toyne, Vice Chancellor & Chief
Executive, Liverpool John Moores University |
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| "Joseph Williamson's Tunnels are as
evocative in their way as the early Christian catacombs of ancient Rome and
they could provide Liverpool with the most extraordinary of all its many
attractions." The Ancient Monuments
Society |
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| "The Williamson Tunnels and the
history behind them are unique in Europe. If properly preserved they will
attract visitors from across the European Union." Richard Corbett, MEP Merseyside West |
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| ".... delighted to see the progress
which you are making and I entirely agree with your vision ....."
Professor the Lord Alton of Liverpool |
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| "The tunnels are a fascinating and
unique part of Liverpool's hidden history. They represent the altruism of a
great Liverpudlian and the skills of a talented workforce. Today we can
recognize all of that, take pride in it and gain benefits from it via our
growing tourism industry. We've lost the Cavern; let's not lose the
tunnels!" Roger Phillips, Radio Merseyside
|
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| "Many historic towns and country
houses have romantic legends about tunnels. Liverpool is unusual in having a
range of real tunnels awaiting further exploration and documentation based on
historic facts about their creator and his life." The
Victorian Society |
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| " ... Liverpool's past is going to
play a very prominent role indeed in its future prosperity. We have what is
arguably the finest late Georgian/Victorian city in England to still preserve
so much of its original urban landscape. The survival and preservation of
Williamson's unique tunnels ought to be considered in this context and your
society deserves widespread support in Merseyside and the surrounding
districts." Department of History, The University of
Liverpool |
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| "As far as I am aware, Williamson's
Tunnels are unique and their development could provide an interesting and
enjoyable tourist attraction which would benefit the local economy. I wish you
well with your project ....." Jane Kennedy,
MP |
