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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT | H. (injured) | 1920 | 25 | Moorfield | Altham | Collier | 86145 |
| WRIGHT | H.F. (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Cronton | Whiston | Stoker | 86146 |
| WRIGHT | H.G. (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Gurnos | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 86147 |
| WRIGHT | H.J. (injured) | 1917 | 53 | Tyland Mine | Manager | 86148 | |
| WRIGHT | Harold | 1928 | 15 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 86149 |
| WRIGHT | Harold | 1936 | 38 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 86150 |
| WRIGHT | Harold (injured) | 1944 | 54 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Engineman | 86151 |
| WRIGHT | Harry | 1918 | 39 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 86152 |
| WRIGHT | Harry | 1941 | 36 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Ripper | 86153 |
| WRIGHT | Harry (injured) | 1917 | 14 | Westhoughton | Westhoughton | Rope Lad | 86154 |
| WRIGHT | Harry (injured) | 1928 | 27 | Llay Main | Llay | Assistant Collier | 86155 |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1904 | 36 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Trammer | 86156 |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1904 | 36 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Trammer | 86157 |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1909 | 46 | West Stanley | Stanley | 86158 | |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1910 | 41 | Clay Cross | Clay Cross | Stallman | 86159 |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1923 | Auchincruive | Prestwick | 86160 | ||
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1934 | 29 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Repairer | 86161 |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1936 | 24 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 86162 | |
| WRIGHT | Henry | 1937 | 28 | Blackrod | Westhoughton | Pump Attdt | 86163 |
| WRIGHT | Henry Smith | 1908 | 15 | Monk Bretton | Monk Bretton | Driver | 86164 |
| WRIGHT | Herbert | 1906 | 53 | Glapwell | Glapwell | Dataller | 86165 |
| WRIGHT | Hugh | 1904 | Barnton Quarry | Edinburgh, Barnton | Commercial Traveller | 86166 | |
| WRIGHT | J. (Injured) | 1976 | 59 | Albert Opencast Quarry | Leigh | Fuel attendant | 86167 |
| WRIGHT | J.H. (injured) | 1947 | 40 | Hafod | Ruabon | Ripper | 86168 |
| WRIGHT | Jack (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Meadow Bank Mine | Winsford | Miner | 86169 |