Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLAMS | William S. (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Fireman | 82331 |
| WILKSON | Arthur | 1924 | 28 | Sherburn House | Sherburn | Filler | 82325 |
| WILKSHIRE | Joseph | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 82324 | |
| WILKS | James R. (Injured) | 1982 | 47 | Harylebury Quarry | Filler | 82320 | |
| WILKS | R. (injured) | 1956 | 28 | Penallta | Hengoed | Crane Latcher | 82321 |
| WILKS | William | 1911 | 44 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Miner | 82322 |
| WILKS | William Henry | 1909 | 14 | Brodsworth Main | Doncaster, Woodlands | Pony Driver | 82323 |
| WILKINSON | A. (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 82189 |
| WILKINSON | A.J.T. | 1928 | 44 | Markham, No.2 | Blackwood | Roadman | 82190 |
| WILKINSON | A.S. | 1939 | 39 | Bedford | Atherton | Fireman | 82191 |
| WILKINSON | Adam | 1938 | 14 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Landing Lad | 82192 |
| WILKINSON | Alex | 1909 | 22 | West Stanley | Stanley | 82193 | |
| WILKINSON | Alexander | 1918 | Milnwood | Bellshill | 82194 | ||
| WILKINSON | Alfred | 1940 | 43 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Lab. Tester | 82195 |
| WILKINSON | Alfred T. | 1942 | 17 | Lyme, No.2 | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 82196 |
| WILKINSON | Andrew | 1929 | East Parkhead | Bellshill | 82197 | ||
| WILKINSON | C. | 1928 | 41 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 82198 |
| WILKINSON | C. | 1945 | 41 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 82199 |
| WILKINSON | Christopher (injured) | 1935 | 30 | Maypole, No.1 | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 82200 |
| WILKINSON | Cyril | 1933 | 26 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor | Carlton | 82201 | |
| WILKINSON | David | 1934 | 37 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | Machineman | 82202 |
| WILKINSON | David | 1934 | 37 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | Coal cutting machineman | 82203 |
| WILKINSON | E. | 1940 | 55 | Roddymoor | Crook | Hewer | 82204 |
| WILKINSON | E. | 1943 | 40 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Hewer | 82205 |
| WILKINSON | Ernest (injured) | 1934 | 57 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Undermanager | 82206 |