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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITTLE | Harry (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 81839 |
| WHITTLE | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Old Boston | Haydock | Contractor | 81840 |
| WHITTLE | Herbert (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81841 | ||
| WHITTLE | Herbert (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Repairer | 81842 |
| WHITTLE | James | 1909 | 51 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 81843 |
| WHITTLE | James (injured) | 1916 | 38 | Low Hall, No.1 | Platt Bridge | Shotlighter | 81844 |
| WHITTLE | John | 1925 | 18 | Rishton | Rishton | Shale Drawer | 81845 |
| WHITTLE | John (injured) | 1914 | 30 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Tunneller | 81846 |
| WHITTLE | John (injured) | 1916 | 13 | Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit | Hindley | Haulage Lad | 81847 |
| WHITTLE | John (injured) | 1919 | 33 | Bradford | Bradford | Dataller | 81848 |
| WHITTLE | K. (injured) | 1959 | Newtown | Clifton | Electrician | 81849 | |
| WHITTLE | K. (Injured) | 1986 | 31 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Faceworker | 81850 |
| WHITTLE | Noah | 1915 | 58 | Alexandra | Whelley | Dataller | 81851 |
| WHITTLE | Richard (injured) | 1912 | 40 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 81852 |
| WHITTLE | Robert | 1918 | 18 | Abram | Bickershaw | Metalman | 81853 |
| WHITTLE | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 20 | Brackley | Walkden | Haulage Hand | 81854 |
| WHITTLE | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 25 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Collier | 81855 |
| WHITTLE | Roy (injured) | 1953 | Fletcher Bank Quarry | Ramsbottom | Motor Driver | 81856 | |
| WHITTLE | Samuel (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Gibfield | Collier | 81857 | |
| WHITTLE | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 46 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Collier | 81858 |
| WHITTLE | Thomas (injured) | 1916 | 33 | Great Lever | Hewer | 81859 | |
| WHITTLE | Thomas (injured) | 1937 | 40 | St George's | Tyldesley | Metalman | 81860 |
| WHITTLE | Thomas Spencer | 1916 | 42 | Swanwick | Alfreton | 81861 | |
| WHITTLE | W. (Injured) | 1975 | 50 | Bold | Earlstown | Supplies transporter | 81862 |
| WHITTLE | Walter (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 81863 |