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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILD | Richard | 1910 | 44 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Dataller | 82084 |
| WILD | Sam | 1913 | 34 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Collier | 82085 |
| WILD | Samuel (injured) | 1929 | 43 | Moston | Newton Heath | Daywageman | 82086 |
| WILD | Stephen (injured) | 1918 | 43 | Brackley | Walkden | Miner | 82087 |
| WILD | Thomas | 1910 | 15 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Dataller | 82088 |
| WILD | William | 1913 | 41 | Hemsworth | Fitzwilliam | Collier | 82089 |
| WILD | William (injured) | 1940 | 39 | Besom Hill Quarry | Sholver | Shale Filler | 82090 |
| WILCOX | Allan (injured) | 1947 | 48 | Deakin's Slope | Talywain | Collier | 82035 |
| WILCOX | D.J. | 1953 | 65 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Surface Labourer | 82036 |
| WILCOX | E. (injured) | 1949 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Foreman Electrician | 82037 | |
| WILCOX | Edward (injured) | 1944 | 55 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Tipper | 82038 |
| WILCOX | Edwin Harold | 1927 | 30 | Marine | Cwm | Ropeman | 82039 |
| WILCOX | Ernest K. (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Collier | 82040 |
| WILCOX | F.H.C. (injured) | 1955 | Cwm Merios Quarry | Rockman | 82041 | ||
| WILCOX | Frank (injured) | 1941 | 18 | Florence | Longton | Haulier | 82042 |
| WILCOX | George (injured) | 1945 | 54 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 82043 |
| WILCOX | H. (injured) | 1925 | 23 | Broad Oak | Loughor | Surface Stabler | 82044 |
| WILCOX | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier’s Helper | 82045 |
| WILCOX | Herbert (injured) | 1952 | 25 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 82046 |
| WILCOX | Idris (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Fitter | 82047 |
| WILCOX | J. | 1910 | 21 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 82048 | |
| WILCOX | J. (injured) | 1949 | 34 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 82049 |
| WILCOX | James | 1910 | 21 | Silverdale, No.14 | Silverdale | Loader | 82050 |
| WILCOX | James | 1913 | 42 | Newbottle, Margaret Pit | Newbottle | Back Overman | 82051 |
| WILCOX | James | 1918 | 21 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Loader | 82052 |