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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEATLEY | Samuel | 1906 | 51 | Oakwell | Ilkeston | Loader | 81332 |
| WHEATLEY | Thomas | 1908 | 27 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Filler | 81333 |
| WHEATLEY | W.K. | 1922 | 30 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Stoneman | 81334 |
| WHEATLEY | William | 1941 | 62 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Stoneman | 81335 |
| WHEATCROFT | Benjamin (injured) | 1946 | 44 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Ripper | 81321 |
| WHEATCROFT | Samuel | 1907 | 33 | Pilsley, No.1 | Pilsley | Stallman | 81322 |
| WHEAT | J. | 1957 | 57 | Florence | Longton | 81319 | |
| WHEAT | Samuel | 1914 | 54 | Bestwood | Bestwood | Stallman | 81320 |
| WHEALDON | George (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Spragger | 81316 |
| WHEALDON | John H. (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 81317 |
| WHEALDON | William | 1927 | 44 | Coedely, No.2 | Coedely | Hitcher | 81318 |
| WHATTON | Albert | 1943 | 58 | Swanwick | Alfreton | 81314 | |
| WHATTON | J. (injured) | 1948 | 24 | St George's | Tyldesley | Bricksetter | 81315 |
| WHATNOUGH | Joseph | 1924 | 18 | Shakerley | Tyldesley | Fitter | 81313 |
| WHATMUFF | Albert | 1911 | 26 | Allerton Main | Swillington | Collier | 81312 |
| WHATMOUGH | James (injured) | 1948 | 57 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 81309 |
| WHATMOUGH | Lewis (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Jubilee | Crompton | Dataller | 81310 |
| WHATMOUGH | Stanley (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Butterworth Hall | Milnrow | Haulage Man | 81311 |
| WHATMORE | Ernest (injured) | 1939 | 50 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Coalcutter | 81308 |
| WHATLEY | M. (injured) | 1913 | 45 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Haulier | 81307 |
| WHATELY | John (injured) | 1925 | 40 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Haulier | 81306 |
| WHATELEY | Arthur (injured) | 1948 | 50 | Crumlin Navigation | Crumlin | Overman | 81302 |
| WHATELEY | George (injured) | 1925 | 54 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 81303 |
| WHATELEY | Jesse (injured) | 1934 | 65 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Timberman | 81304 |
| WHATELEY | John (injured) | 1946 | 50 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Collier's Assistant | 81305 |