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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILKES | Howard (Injured) | 1983 | 41 | Florence | Longton | Development worker | 82152 |
| WILKES | John | 1911 | 64 | Leabrook | Wednesbury | Pikeman | 82153 |
| WILKES | John | 1939 | 62 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Fireman | 82154 |
| WILKES | Joseph | 1902 | 45 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Collier | 82155 |
| WILKES | Samuel (injured) | 1935 | 42 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier | 82156 |
| WILKES | Timothy | 1927 | 19 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Assistant Jigger | 82157 |
| WILINSKY | W. (injured) | 1928 | 21 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Waggoner | 82145 |
| WILIAMS | N. (injured) | 1951 | 32 | National | Wattstown | Turbine Attendant | 82142 |
| WILIAMS | Richard (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 82143 | ||
| WILIAMS | William (injured) | 1929 | 56 | Great Float Quarry | Clay Getter | 82144 | |
| WILFORD | E. | 1946 | 54 | Horden | Horden | Stoneman | 82139 |
| WILFORD | Henry | 1915 | 16 | Bentley | Bentley | 82140 | |
| WILFORD | William Emerson | 1905 | 33 | Carlton Main | Carlton | Engineman | 82141 |
| WILES | David | 1906 | 38 | Exhall | Bedworth | Stallman | 82138 |
| WILEMAN | Alfred | 1908 | 21 | Rawdon | Moira | Roadman | 82137 |
| WILE | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 30 | Dunraven | Treherbert | Ashman | 82135 |
| WILE | John | 1902 | 20 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Rider | 82136 |
| WILDSMITH | George H. | 1903 | 27 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Machineman | 82133 |
| WILDSMITH | John | 1906 | 59 | Pollington | New Brinsley | Banksman | 82134 |
| WILDON | Henry (injured) | 1911 | 14 | Llyn Pit | Nantyglo | Collier Boy | 82132 |
| WILDMAN | George | 1926 | 23 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 82124 |
| WILDMAN | H. (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 82125 |
| WILDMAN | Henry | 1941 | 35 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 82126 |
| WILDMAN | J.T. | 1924 | 64 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Undermanager | 82127 |
| WILDMAN | John | 1908 | 18 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Pony Driver | 82128 |