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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITTON | John | 1929 | Cadzow, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Fireman | 81878 | |
| WHITTON | Samuel | 1932 | 54 | Pemberton | Wigan | Dataller | 81879 |
| WHITTON | William | 1912 | 17 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | Hanger-On | 81880 |
| WHITTON | William Alexander | 1948 | 45 | Bessie Glen | Devonside | Coal-Machineman | 81881 |
| WHITTOCK | Charles Henry | 1914 | 39 | Pensford | Stanton Drew | Sinker | 81869 |
| WHITTOCK | David | 1906 | 52 | South Liberty | Ashton Vale | Hewer | 81870 |
| WHITTOCK | Frederick (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Britannia | Pengam | Repairer | 81871 |
| WHITTOCK | Gilbert | 1932 | 16 | Ludlow's Coal Pit | Radstock | 81872 | |
| WHITTLING | Richard | 1914 | 47 | Lumley, 3rd Pit | Great Lumley | Coal Cutting Machineman | 81868 |
| WHITTLE | A. (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Abercarn | Abercarn | Haulier | 81823 |
| WHITTLE | Alan (injured) | 1925 | 14 | Sovereign, No.3 | Atherton | Haulage | 81824 |
| WHITTLE | Albert | 1948 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Conveyor Mover | 81825 | |
| WHITTLE | Alfred (injured) | 1928 | 60 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Labourer | 81826 |
| WHITTLE | Alfred George (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81827 | ||
| WHITTLE | Arthur (injured) | 1927 | 26 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Drawer | 81828 |
| WHITTLE | Arthur (injured) | 1937 | 38 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Fireman | 81829 |
| WHITTLE | Arthur (injured) | 1942 | 20 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Haulage Hand | 81830 |
| WHITTLE | Cyril Lambert | 1917 | 24 | Swanwick | Alfreton | 81831 | |
| WHITTLE | E. | 1924 | 19 | Auckland Park | Bishop Auckland | Putter | 81832 |
| WHITTLE | Edward | 1901 | 39 | Great Lever | Great Lever | Collier | 81833 |
| WHITTLE | Edward | 1905 | 22 | Old Boston | Haydock | Collier | 81834 |
| WHITTLE | Edward (injured) | 1918 | 51 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Dataller | 81835 |
| WHITTLE | George | 1912 | 60 | Redheugh | Gateshead | Stoneman | 81836 |
| WHITTLE | George (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81837 | ||
| WHITTLE | George Alfred (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81838 |