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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHALLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Bradford | Bradford | Drawer | 81279 |
| WHALLEY | Michael (injured) | 1930 | 29 | Shelton, Deep No.2 | Hanley | Deputy | 81280 |
| WHALLEY | R. (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 81281 |
| WHALLEY | Richard | 1924 | 48 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Contractor’s Man | 81282 |
| WHALLEY | Richard (injured) | 1943 | 46 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Shotfirer | 81283 |
| WHALLEY | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 35 | Lea Green | St Helens | Collier | 81284 |
| WHALLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81285 | ||
| WHALLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81286 | ||
| WHALLEY | Walter (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Sherdley | St Helens | Labourer | 81287 |
| WHALLEY | William | 1914 | 65 | Hindley Green, Arley Yard Pit | Hindley Green | Daywageman | 81288 |
| WHALIN | William (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81266 | ||
| WHALE | William | 1908 | 24 | Bwllfa Dare, No.1 | Cwmdare | Labourer | 81264 |
| WHALE | William (injured) | 1912 | 59 | Rhymney Merthyr | Pontlottyn | Assistant Repairer | 81265 |
| WEYMOUTH | Christopher (Injured) | 1977 | 18 | Scratchwood Quarry sidings | Edgware | General worker | 81263 |
| WEYMER | Hans | 1908 | 35 | Diamond | Ystradgynlais | Stoker | 81262 |
| WEYMAN | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 40 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Metalman | 81261 |
| WEYBOURNE | Reginald (injured) | 1958 | 42 | Aberbeeg, South | Crumlin | Collier | 81260 |
| WEWELL | George B. | 1935 | 41 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | 81259 | |
| WETTON | William (injured) | 1920 | 60 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Collier | 81258 |
| WETHERSALL | W. | 1959 | 47 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Rider | 81257 |
| WETHERALL | Edward | 1904 | 20 | Hafod (a). | Trehafod | Collier | 81253 |
| WETHERALL | G.C. | 1946 | 39 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Deputy | 81254 |
| WETHERALL | John | 1907 | 16 | Woodside (d) | Shipley | Horse Driver | 81255 |
| WETHERALL | Perry (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage | 81256 |
| WETHERAL | James | 1900 | 19 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Putter | 81252 |