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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIGNALL | William | 1910 | 14 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Lasher-On | 81979 |
| WIGNALL | William (injured) | 1916 | 51 | Tyldesley, No.2 | Tyldesley | Collier | 81980 |
| WIGNAL | John (Injured) | 1906 | Ingleton | Ingleton | Driller | 81974 | |
| WIGMORE | Arthur | 1905 | 17 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | Filler | 81971 |
| WIGMORE | Arthur | 1905 | 17 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 81972 | |
| WIGMORE | Raymond (injured) | 1946 | 22 | Tower | Hirwaun | Assistant Repairer | 81973 |
| WIGMAN | James | 1913 | 43 | Rufford | Rainworth | Sinker | 81970 |
| WIGLEY | Charles | 1912 | 14 | Manners | Ilkeston | Rope Boy | 81964 |
| WIGLEY | G. | 1930 | 40 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Traffic | 81965 |
| WIGLEY | Richard | 1926 | 40 | Glynhebog Drift | Pontyberem | Collier | 81966 |
| WIGLEY | T.O. (injured) | 1958 | 32 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Parting Attendant | 81967 |
| WIGLEY | Thomas Charles (injured) | 1946 | 57 | Dare | Cwmparc | Repairer | 81968 |
| WIGLEY | W. (injured) | 1954 | 63 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Rider | 81969 |
| WIGHTMAN | Crichton | 1952 | Comrie | Saline | Miner | 81961 | |
| WIGHTMAN | John | 1918 | Killochan | Dailly | 81962 | ||
| WIGHTMAN | John | 1948 | 23 | Fauldhead, No.1 Pit | Kirkconnel | Haulage man | 81963 |
| WIGHAM | John | 1909 | 17 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Putter | 81958 |
| WIGHAM | Thomas | 1908 | 25 | Brayton Domain | Aspatria | Sinker | 81959 |
| WIGHAM | Thomas | 1911 | 50 | Scot Lane, No.5 | Blackrod | Undermanager | 81960 |
| WIGGLEY | J. | 1902 | 63 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 81956 | |
| WIGGLEY | John | 1902 | 63 | Silverdale, No.17 | Silverdale | Collier | 81957 |
| WIGGINS | George | 1909 | 49 | Measham | Measham | Coal Cutter | 81951 |
| WIGGINS | J.H. (injured) | 1957 | 52 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Surface Creeper Attdendant | 81952 |
| WIGGINS | L. (injured) | 1947 | 21 | Llanbrabach | Llanbrabach | Haulage Driver | 81953 |
| WIGGINS | Mark A. (injured) | 1947 | 62 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Screens | 81954 |