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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHTSON | E.B. | 1930 | 30 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Filler | 86274 |
| WRIGHTSON | James | 1901 | 49 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 86275 |
| WRIGHTSON | Thomas | 1912 | 31 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Hewer | 86276 |
| WRIGHTSON | William | 1916 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | 86277 | ||
| WRIGHT | William Richard | 1916 | 34 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Stower | 86272 |
| WRIGHT | A. | 1927 | 47 | Lambton | Little Town | Cutter | 86100 |
| WRIGHT | A. (injured) | 1930 | 16 | Blaina Slant | Ammanford | Asst Collier | 86101 |
| WRIGHT | Albert | 1914 | 37 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Labourer | 86102 |
| WRIGHT | Albert | 1927 | 35 | Marine | Cwm | Labourer | 86103 |
| WRIGHT | Albert (injured) | 1928 | 20 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 86104 |
| WRIGHT | Albert Edward | 1914 | 14 | Birch Coppice, Hall End No.1 | Dordon | Pony Driver | 86105 |
| WRIGHT | Albert Edward (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Stafford | Fenton | Tub Repairer | 86106 |
| WRIGHT | Alexander | 1913 | 19 | Shettleston | Shettleston | Pithead worker | 86107 |
| WRIGHT | Alexander | 1919 | Blairhall | East Grange | Brusher | 86108 | |
| WRIGHT | Alfred (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Gresford | Wrexham | Screen Hand | 86109 |
| WRIGHT | Anthony (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 86110 | ||
| WRIGHT | Anthony (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 86111 | ||
| WRIGHT | Arthur (injured) | 1938 | 20 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Haulage Hand | 86112 |
| WRIGHT | B.Y. (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Cwm Carn | Cwmcarn | Collier’s Assistant | 86113 |
| WRIGHT | C. | 1942 | 38 | Stafford | Fenton | 86114 | |
| WRIGHT | C. | 1961 | 60 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | 86115 | |
| WRIGHT | C. (injured) | 1957 | 32 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Roadman | 86116 |
| WRIGHT | Charles | 1942 | 41 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Filler | 86117 |
| WRIGHT | Charles (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 86118 |
| WRIGHT | Charles (injured) | 1938 | 30 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 86119 |