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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILCOCK | William (injured) | 1919 | 54 | Leyland Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 82026 |
| WILCOCK | William (injured) | 1919 | 44 | Mountain (d) | Upholland | Banksman | 82027 |
| WILCOCK | William (injured) | 1921 | 16 | Gibfield | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 82028 |
| WILCOCK | William (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 82029 | ||
| WILCOCK | William (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Lea Green | St Helens | Drawer | 82030 |
| WILCOCK | William (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 82031 | ||
| WILCE | John (injured) | 1911 | 25 | Dylcae Level | Collier | 81995 | |
| WILBY | Charles Bailey | 1980 | 48 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Collier | 81993 |
| WILBY | George (injured) | 1916 | 16 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Driver | 81994 |
| WILBURN | George (injured) | 1921 | 56 | Lea Green | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 81986 |
| WILBURN | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81987 | ||
| WILBURN | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81988 | ||
| WILBURN | Henry W. (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81989 | ||
| WILBURN | Maud (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81990 | ||
| WILBURN | Maud (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81991 | ||
| WILBURN | William Henry (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81992 | ||
| WILBOURNE | Frank | 1933 | Grassmoor | Temple Normanton | 81984 | ||
| WILBOURNE | Frank | 1933 | 41 | Grassmoor, No.8 Pit | Chesterfield | 81985 | |
| WIKINSON | Frank T. (injured) | 1945 | 20 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 81983 |
| WIKINS | John | 1905 | 34 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Blacksmith | 81982 |
| WIKELY | William (injured) | 1934 | 47 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 81981 |
| WIGNALL | Charles (injured) | 1917 | 39 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Fireman | 81975 |
| WIGNALL | G. (Injured) | 1983 | 23 | Golborne | Golborne | Mechanic | 81976 |
| WIGNALL | T. (injured) | 1954 | 21 | Bold | Earlstown | Packer | 81977 |
| WIGNALL | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 58 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Timber Withdrawer | 81978 |