The Williamson Tunnels are a labyrinth of underground passages beneath the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. They were constructed in the early 19th century under the direction of Joseph Williamson, a wealthy tobacco merchant and philanthropist. The exact purpose of these tunnels remains uncertain, with theories ranging from Williamson’s desire to provide employment for local workers to his allegedly eccentric nature.

The tunnels were largely forgotten after Williamson’s death in 1840 until their rediscovery in the 1990s. Since then, excavations have revealed an extensive network of brick-arched tunnels, chambers, and passageways spanning multiple levels.

Paranormal activity has been reported in the Williamson Tunnels over the years. Some visitors claim to have heard unexplained footsteps echoing through the dark passages, while others report feeling sudden cold spots or experiencing an overwhelming sense of unease.

One of the most frequently reported apparitions is that of Joseph Williamson himself. Witnesses describe seeing a shadowy figure dressed in 19th-century attire, often observed near the entrance to the tunnels or in the deeper sections of the network.

Another recurring ghostly phenomenon involves the sounds of workers’ tools and voices, as if the original tunnel construction is still ongoing. Some visitors have reported hearing pickaxes striking stone and muffled conversations in empty chambers.

There are also accounts of a spectral woman in white, believed by some to be the ghost of Elizabeth Williamson, Joseph’s wife. She has been seen wandering the tunnels, apparently searching for something or someone.