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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITMORE | Thomas | 1912 | 27 | Brynn Hall, No.1 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Shotlighter | 81755 |
| WHITMORE | William | 1907 | 60 | Nostell | Nostell | Collier | 81756 |
| WHITMAN | John | 1908 | 68 | Breedon Quarry | Breedon on the Hill | Loader | 81749 |
| WHITLING | James Russell | 1913 | 36 | Lambton, D Pit | Bourn Moor | Filler | 81748 |
| WHITLEY | A. (injured) | 1956 | 20 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Conveyor Attendant | 81743 |
| WHITLEY | Frederick (injured) | 1916 | 25 | Bold | Earlstown | Drawer | 81744 |
| WHITLEY | George | 1938 | 36 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 81745 |
| WHITLEY | Joseph | 1939 | 62 | Gresford | Wrexham | Head Shaftsman | 81746 |
| WHITLEY | Walter | 1937 | 17 | Gresford | Wrexham | Screen Hand | 81747 |
| WHITLAM | Frederick | 1950 | 52 | Creswell | Creswell | Packer | 81741 |
| WHITLAM | Glynne F. (Injured) | 1978 | 26 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Haulage | 81742 |
| WHITING | George Barras | 1937 | 32 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Stoneman | 81737 |
| WHITING | H.A. | 1910 | 29 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Labourer | 81738 |
| WHITING | Harold (injured) | 1946 | 32 | Dare | Cwmparc | Labourer | 81739 |
| WHITING | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 33 | Dare | Cwmparc | Asst Hitcher | 81740 |
| WHITHURST | G. | 1914 | 20 | Harecastle, Hanger Hill | Kidsgrove | 81735 | |
| WHITHURST | John Thomas | 1942 | 51 | Wolstanton, No.1 | Wolstanton | Collier | 81736 |
| WHITHEAD | Alfred | 1912 | 37 | Markham No.1 | Duckmanton | Loader | 81732 |
| WHITHEAD | H. (injured) | 1949 | 48 | Reedley | Reedley | Coal Getter | 81733 |
| WHITHEAD | W.R. | 1918 | 36 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Assistant to General Manager | 81734 |
| WHITHAM | A. | 1902 | 32 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Collier | 81729 |
| WHITHAM | Albert | 1930 | 42 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Haulage Hand | 81730 |
| WHITHAM | George (injured) | 1947 | 44 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 81731 |
| WHITFORD | D. (Injured) | 1989 | 44 | Dorothy Quarry | Nanpean | Training officer | 81728 |
| WHITFIELD | ? | 1924 | 21 | Cox Green Quarry | Turton | Labourer | 81710 |