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 | John (injured) | 1933 | 35 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Filler | 86195 |
| WRIGHT | John Houston | 1926 | St Flannan's | Kirkintilloch | 86196 | ||
| WRIGHT | John Lennie | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 86197 | ||
| WRIGHT | John Lowther | 1910 | 66 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Labourer | 86198 |
| WRIGHT | John Richard | 1946 | 42 | Wellsgreen | Coaltown of Wemyss | Miner | 86199 |
| WRIGHT | Jonathan | 1910 | 17 | North Elswick Pit | Elswick | Driver | 86200 |
| WRIGHT | Jonathan | 1910 | 26 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Junction Hand | 86201 |
| WRIGHT | Joseph | 1913 | 33 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 86202 | |
| WRIGHT | Joseph | 1918 | 50 | Vauxhall | Ruabon | Fireman | 86203 |
| WRIGHT | Joseph (injured) | 1914 | 52 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 86204 |
| WRIGHT | Joseph (injured) | 1915 | 45 | Laffan's Bridge Quarry | Laffansbridge | Labourer | 86205 |
| WRIGHT | Joseph Henry | 1942 | 18 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 86206 |
| WRIGHT | Leonard | 1942 | 38 | Stafford, No.2 | Fenton | Rippers Mate | 86207 |
| WRIGHT | Leonard (injured) | 1925 | 16 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 86208 |
| WRIGHT | Levi (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Assistant Cutterman | 86209 |
| WRIGHT | Lionel (injured) | 1950 | 47 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Haulier | 86210 |
| WRIGHT | Moses | 1904 | 44 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | Assistant Engineman | 86211 |
| WRIGHT | P.W. (Injured) | 1987 | 35 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Face and salvage worker | 86212 |
| WRIGHT | Peter | 1927 | 41 | Tyldesley | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 86213 |
| WRIGHT | Peter (injured) | 1956 | 15 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 86214 |
| WRIGHT | R. | 1946 | 43 | Harton | South Shields | Surface Worker | 86215 |
| WRIGHT | R. (injured) | 1958 | 59 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 86216 |
| WRIGHT | Reginald (injured) | 1940 | 28 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Breaker Up | 86217 |
| WRIGHT | Reuben | 1911 | 13 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Collier boy | 86218 |
| WRIGHT | Reuben | 1911 | 13 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier Boy | 86219 |