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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITFIELD | Charles D. (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Roughdales Quarry | St Helens | Quarryman | 81711 |
| WHITFIELD | David | 1909 | 22 | West Wylam | West Wylam | Hewer | 81712 |
| WHITFIELD | Ernest | 1914 | 19 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Putter | 81713 |
| WHITFIELD | Fred | 1910 | 16 | Hedley Hope | Tow Law | Hand Putter | 81714 |
| WHITFIELD | Frederick | 1900 | 14 | Shildon Lodge | Shildon | Engineplane Lad | 81715 |
| WHITFIELD | George | 1901 | 51 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer | 81716 |
| WHITFIELD | George | 1903 | 55 | Stane | Shotts | Bottomer | 81717 |
| WHITFIELD | George | 1913 | 51 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 81718 | |
| WHITFIELD | I. (injured) | 1959 | Cronton | Whiston | 81719 | ||
| WHITFIELD | James | 1904 | 66 | Douglas | Rigside | Coal Cleaner | 81720 |
| WHITFIELD | John | 1904 | 31 | Black Prince | Tow Law | Labourer | 81721 |
| WHITFIELD | John William | 1909 | 40 | West Stanley | Stanley | 81722 | |
| WHITFIELD | Joseph | 1912 | 21 | Nenthead | Nenthead | Miner | 81723 |
| WHITFIELD | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81724 | ||
| WHITFIELD | Matthew | 1924 | 56 | Garesfield | High Spen | Shifter | 81725 |
| WHITFIELD | Thomas | 1909 | 40 | Framwellgate | Durham | Shifter | 81726 |
| WHITFIELD | Thomas Christopher | 1963 | 38 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Coal miner (faceworker) | 81727 |
| WHITEWOOD | George (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Clock Face | St Helens | Dataller | 81709 |
| WHITESIDES | Henry | 1906 | 57 | Eston | Guisborough | Sawyer | 81708 |
| WHITESIDE | Alexander | 1935 | Usual residence New Cumnock | 81703 | |||
| WHITESIDE | Fredrick (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Gilfach | Gilfach | Collier | 81704 |
| WHITESIDE | Henry | 1921 | 20 | Nook | Tyldesley | Drawer | 81705 |
| WHITESIDE | Robert (injured) | 1915 | 52 | Chanters, No.1 | Atherton | Metalman | 81706 |
| WHITESIDE | William | 1917 | 52 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 81707 |
| WHITES | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Hetty, No.3 | Hopkinstown | Haulier | 81702 |