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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILKINSON | Frank | 1928 | 32 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 82207 |
| WILKINSON | G. (injured) | 1955 | 20 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier | 82208 |
| WILKINSON | G. (injured) | 1955 | 43 | Wood | Haydock | Collier | 82209 |
| WILKINSON | George | 1904 | 26 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Hewer | 82210 |
| WILKINSON | George | 1906 | 26 | Witham Hall Quarry | Eaglescliffe | Quarryman | 82211 |
| WILKINSON | George | 1907 | 50 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Stoneman | 82212 |
| WILKINSON | George | 1910 | 39 | Darfield Main | Darfield | Packman | 82213 |
| WILKINSON | George (injured) | 1932 | 57 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Shotsman | 82214 |
| WILKINSON | George (injured) | 1944 | 36 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Daywageman | 82215 |
| WILKINSON | George (injured) | 1948 | 24 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Packer | 82216 |
| WILKINSON | George Mitchell | 1909 | 14 | Wallsend | Wallsend | Offtake Lad | 82217 |
| WILKINSON | George W. | 1905 | 21 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Bankhead Assistant | 82218 |
| WILKINSON | Harry | 1907 | 34 | Allerton Bywater | Allerton Bywater | Miner | 82219 |
| WILKINSON | Harry (injured) | 1937 | 60 | Besom Hill Quarry | Sholver | Shale Blaster | 82220 |
| WILKINSON | Harry (injured) | 1938 | 25 | Dingle Sand Pit Quarry | Labourer | 82221 | |
| WILKINSON | Henry | 1915 | 32 | Brayton Domain, No.4 | Aspatria | 82222 | |
| WILKINSON | Henry (injured) | 1915 | 56 | Bwlchgwyn Quarry | Bwlchgwyn | Rockman | 82223 |
| WILKINSON | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 57 | Beacon Hill Quarry | Whitechapel | Shale Getter | 82224 |
| WILKINSON | J. | 1927 | 19 | Glebe | Fenton | 82225 | |
| WILKINSON | J. | 1929 | 52 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | 82226 | ||
| WILKINSON | J. | 1942 | 41 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Hewer | 82227 |
| WILKINSON | J. (injured) | 1931 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 82228 | ||
| WILKINSON | J. (injured) | 1943 | 50 | Jacksons Edge Quarry | Quarryman | 82229 | |
| WILKINSON | J.C. (injured) | 1959 | 59 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | General worker | 82230 |
| WILKINSON | Jackson | 1914 | 68 | Esh | Esh | Deputy | 82231 |