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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELSH | Joseph | 1930 | 39 | Blainscough | Coppull | Collier | 81080 |
| WELSH | Joseph | 1940 | 45 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Deputy overman | 81081 |
| WELSH | Matthew | 1910 | 17 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Lamp Carrier | 81082 |
| WELSH | Michael | 1924 | Kinneil, No.3 Pit (Snab Pit) | Bo’ness | Pit Sinker | 81083 | |
| WELSH | Patrick | 1906 | 50 | Tillery | Abertillery | Timberman | 81084 |
| WELSH | Patrick | 1941 | 55 | Gateside | Standburn | Miner | 81085 |
| WELSH | Peter | 1956 | 66 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Oiler | 81086 |
| WELSH | Peter (injured) | 1924 | 59 | Habergham | Habergham | Collier | 81087 |
| WELSH | Thomas | 1917 | 57 | Lochend | Longriggend | Miner | 81088 |
| WELSH | Thomas | 1919 | Govan | Govan | 81089 | ||
| WELSH | Thomas (injured) | 1919 | 35 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Daywageman | 81090 |
| WELSH | William | 1900 | 33 | East Stanley Pit | Stanley | Putter | 81091 |
| WELSH | William | 1945 | 57 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Colliery Pumpsman | 81092 |
| WELSBY | Frederick | 1921 | 28 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 81058 |
| WELSBY | John | 1908 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Rescue Man | 81059 | |
| WELSBY | Joseph | 1912 | 25 | Eccleston Hill Quarry | Eccleston | Quarryman | 81060 |
| WELSBY | Robert (injured) | 1935 | 35 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Filler | 81061 |
| WELSBY | Robert (injured) | 1944 | 42 | Parsonage, No.1 | Leigh | Collier | 81062 |
| WELSBY | W. (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81063 | ||
| WELLSMAN | Andrew Alan (Injured) | 1982 | 22 | Blackhill Quarry | Woodbury | Dumper Driver | 81057 |
| WELLS | A. | 1934 | 34 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Collier | 81037 |
| WELLS | Alexander Dobbie | 1924 | Allanton | Hamilton | 81038 | ||
| WELLS | Clifford (injured) | 1947 | 17 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier's Helper | 81039 |
| WELLS | Daniel | 1908 | 32 | Lochore | Lochore | Brusher | 81040 |
| WELLS | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Rider | 81041 |