Forgotten Urban Histories
Forgotten Urban Histories uncovers the hidden layers of cities — the stories buried beneath pavements, painted over by progress, or lost in the noise of modern life. Each episode reveals how ordinary streets conceal extraordinary tales of innovation, mystery, and the people who shaped the world without ever making the headlines.
Forgotten Urban Histories
The Mole of Edge Hill: Liverpool's Mysterious Tunnels
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Beneath the quiet streets of Liverpool lies a labyrinth carved by hand over two centuries ago — a network of tunnels with no clear purpose and no surviving plans.
In this debut episode, Mark Kerrigan explores the mystery of Joseph Williamson, the eccentric visionary known as The Mole of Edge Hill. From vast underground chambers to the strange relics left behind, discover the story of one man’s hidden world — and the secrets still buried beneath the city.