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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICKHAM | Richard (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81925 | ||
| WICKHAM | Richard (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81926 | ||
| WICKERS | L. (injured) | 1944 | 32 | Fernhill | Treherbert | Journey Attendant | 81924 |
| WIBRERLEY | C. (injured) | 1914 | 28 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Corporal | 81923 |
| WIBBER | Matthew (injured) | 1912 | 44 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Collier | 81922 |
| WHYTE | William | 1977 | 31 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Loco driver | 81920 |
| WHYTE | William Jarvie | 1959 | Zetland | Clackmannan | Oncost Worker | 81921 | |
| WHYTE | George | 1925 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 81907 | ||
| WHYTE | George | 1925 | Valleyfield, No.1 Pit | Newmills | Miner | 81908 | |
| WHYTE | George | 1936 | 27 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Brusher | 81909 |
| WHYTE | Henry | 1905 | 46 | Broomhouse | Broomhouse | Waggoner | 81910 |
| WHYTE | Isaac | 1908 | 37 | Crofthead | Fauldhouse | Washery Attendant | 81911 |
| WHYTE | J.W. (injured) | 1933 | 40 | Eatock | Hindley | Dataller | 81912 |
| WHYTE | James | 1905 | 43 | Muirbeath | Dunfermline | Repairer | 81913 |
| WHYTE | John | 1903 | 19 | Muirbeath | Dunfermline | Drawer | 81914 |
| WHYTE | John | 1918 | 56 | Blairhall | East Grange | 81915 | |
| WHYTE | P.J. (Injured) | 1984 | 25 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Ripper | 81916 |
| WHYTE | William | 1928 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Brusher | 81917 | |
| WHYTE | William | 1928 | 39 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 81918 | |
| WHYTE | William | 1938 | 27 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 81919 |
| WHYSALL | James | 1911 | 36 | Swanwick | Alfreton | Stallman | 81906 |
| WHYSAL | Isaac | 1904 | 67 | Thornley | New Thornley | Waterman | 81905 |
| WHYNN | John | 1913 | 40 | Bearpark, Brancepeth | Bearpark | Coal Hewer | 81904 |
| WHYLEWD | T. (injured) | 1956 | 16 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Trainee | 81903 |
| WHYLD | Burt | 1930 | Swanwick | Alfreton | 81901 |