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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHARTON | Charles | 1910 | 36 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 81293 |
| WHARTON | Cyril | 1924 | 32 | Brynn Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 81294 |
| WHARTON | H. (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Motor Attendant | 81295 |
| WHARTON | Henry (injured) | 1936 | Hutch Bank Quarry | Haslingden | Foreman | 81296 | |
| WHARTON | J. | 1902 | 51 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 81297 |
| WHARTON | J. (injured) | 1957 | 46 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Deputy | 81298 |
| WHARTON | James | 1908 | 21 | Roachburn | Midgeholme | 81299 | |
| WHARTON | James (injured) | 1949 | 29 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 81300 |
| WHARTON | William | 1901 | 30 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Hewer | 81301 |
| WHARNEX | Harry (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | Taker Off | 81292 |
| WHARMBY | David Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 32 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Coal Getter | 81290 |
| WHARMBY | Samuel | 1910 | 26 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 81291 |
| WHAMMOND | A. (injured) | 1958 | 16 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 81289 |
| WHALLEY | Albert | 1906 | 16 | Altham, Moorfield | Altham | Drawer | 81267 |
| WHALLEY | Albert (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 81268 |
| WHALLEY | Ambrose | 1913 | 50 | Lingard Lane | Bredbury | Dataller | 81269 |
| WHALLEY | Arthur | 1910 | 24 | Birchenwood | Kidsgrove | Loader | 81270 |
| WHALLEY | Edward (injured) | 1942 | 34 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Collier | 81271 |
| WHALLEY | Ernest (injured) | 1924 | 42 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Fireman | 81272 |
| WHALLEY | Frank (injured) | 1940 | 40 | Park Hall, Nos 5 & 6 | Longton | Surface Labourer | 81273 |
| WHALLEY | Harry (injured) | 1932 | 30 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 81274 |
| WHALLEY | Harry (injured) | 1934 | 51 | Bedford | Atherton | Dataller | 81275 |
| WHALLEY | James (injured) | 1921 | 54 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Fireman | 81276 |
| WHALLEY | James (injured) | 1938 | 43 | Rishton | Rishton | Stone Duster | 81277 |
| WHALLEY | John (injured) | 1955 | 17 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 81278 |