'Mole Man' Digs Tunnels Under His Home For Years Without Anyone Noticing

Among London's historic war bunkers and winding subway systems, there are hidden passageways that are even more profound. A series of tunnels lie underground with no discernible purpose, all of which were made by William Lyttle, the legendary "Mole Man." For years, rumors spread between neighbors as to Lyttle's secret plan. If it weren't for the damage that spread above the Mole Man's digging, he would have carried his secret to the grave.

Normal Views

The house on Mortimer Road in Hackney, London looks quite ordinary. Over the years, it turned into a ramshackle structure, but it was what was underneath that truly distressed the community.

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Man-made tunnels sprawled out in many directions, though not a part of any city project. It was all because the homeowner wanted something exciting to keep his mind on.

Home Improvements

Since William Lyttle bought the house in the 1960s, he knew there was something missing. There was plenty of space, with twenty different rooms. He figured a wine cellar was what was needed.

New Skill

During his remodeling, the wine cellar changed into a basement and then became even more ambitious. Lyttle had found a passion for digging. As a retired engineer, he had plenty of time for his new project.