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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITTAKER | Alfred (injured) | 1928 | 23 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Boiler Smith | 81768 |
| WHITTAKER | Cecil (injured) | 1931 | 24 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Metalman | 81769 |
| WHITTAKER | Edward Owen (injured) | 1947 | 37 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Underground Labourer | 81770 |
| WHITTAKER | Ernest William | 1912 | 24 | Gwavas Quarry | Newlyn | Rock Driller | 81771 |
| WHITTAKER | Frederick (injured) | 1917 | 47 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Labourer | 81772 |
| WHITTAKER | George | 1907 | 24 | Binchester | Spennymoor | Hewer | 81773 |
| WHITTAKER | George | 1911 | 66 | Ashton Glebe Mine | Gypsum Miner | 81774 | |
| WHITTAKER | George (injured) | 1926 | 20 | Delph | Acrefair | Miner | 81775 |
| WHITTAKER | H. (injured) | 1956 | 41 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Haulier | 81776 |
| WHITTAKER | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Fitter’s Apprentice | 81777 |
| WHITTAKER | Henry (injured) | 1935 | 28 | Gin | Tyldesley | Drawer | 81778 |
| WHITTAKER | J.T. | 1903 | 15 | Aldridge, No.2 | Aldridge | Rope Snapper | 81779 |
| WHITTAKER | James | 1920 | 18 | Clock Face | St Helens | Lamproom Assistant | 81780 |
| WHITTAKER | James | 1937 | 34 | Moston | Newton Heath | Shaftsman | 81781 |
| WHITTAKER | James (injured) | 1914 | 61 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Platelayer | 81782 |
| WHITTAKER | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81783 | ||
| WHITTAKER | James William (injured) | 1918 | 17 | Denton | Denton | Taker Off | 81784 |
| WHITTAKER | John | 1903 | 30 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Hewer | 81785 |
| WHITTAKER | John | 1929 | 14 | Moorfield | Altham | Coal Drawer | 81786 |
| WHITTAKER | John (injured) | 1936 | 54 | Leycett | Leycett | Haulage | 81787 |
| WHITTAKER | John (injured) | 1945 | 32 | Golborne | Golborne | Underground Fitter | 81788 |
| WHITTAKER | John Bernard | 1930 | 44 | Brownhills, Grove Pit | Brownhills | 81789 | |
| WHITTAKER | John Edgar | 1907 | 14 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Door Boy | 81790 |
| WHITTAKER | Joseph (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Chanters | Atherton | Cutterman | 81791 |
| WHITTAKER | Lesley (injured) | 1952 | 25 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 81792 |