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 | William (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Crawford | Hindley | Collier | 81864 |
| WHITTLE | William (injured) | 1935 | 39 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 81865 |
| WHITTLE | William (injured) | 1946 | 61 | Old Boston | Haydock | Fireman | 81866 |
| WHITTLE | William (injured) | 1954 | 52 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 81867 |
| WHITTINGTON | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 27 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 81822 |
| WHITTINGHAM | Alfred J. | 1908 | 30 | Tonhir | Bryn | Collier | 81815 |
| WHITTINGHAM | D. (injured) | 1954 | 26 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Collier | 81816 |
| WHITTINGHAM | Edward | 1903 | 13 | Blaguegate | Skelmersdale | Slack Cleaner | 81817 |
| WHITTINGHAM | John | 1902 | 23 | Chequerbent | Over Hulton | Collier | 81818 |
| WHITTINGHAM | John (injured) | 1921 | 40 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 81819 |
| WHITTINGHAM | Thomas | 1900 | 46 | Hulton, No.1 Trencherbone Tunnel | Westhoughton | Collier | 81820 |
| WHITTINGHAM | William Burdon | 1960 | 55 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Assistant Repairer | 81821 |
| WHITTER | Emrys Llewellyn (injured) | 1944 | 25 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Collier | 81808 |
| WHITTER | James (injured) | 1938 | 58 | John Pit | Standish | Collier | 81809 |
| WHITTER | John | 1918 | 49 | Tudhoe | Tudhoe | Labourer | 81810 |
| WHITTER | John (injured) | 1916 | 25 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Metalman | 81811 |
| WHITTER | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 50 | Giants Hall | Standish | Collier | 81812 |
| WHITTER | Melville Elijah | 1949 | 18 | Naval Anthony | Penygraig | Turbine Boy | 81813 |
| WHITTER | Thomas (injured) | 1952 | 58 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Haulier | 81814 |
| WHITTAM | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 47 | Whinney Hill Quarry | Altham | Filler | 81807 |
| WHITTALL | Frank (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 81802 |
| WHITTALL | G.D. (Injured) | 1972 | 64 | Mare Quarry | Plant attendant | 81803 | |
| WHITTALL | James | 1902 | 46 | Rowley Hall | Blackheath | Timberer | 81804 |
| WHITTALL | Joseph A. (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Bradford | Bradford | Cage Hand | 81805 |
| WHITTALL | William | 1919 | 23 | Clock Face | St Helens | 81806 |