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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELDIN | Joseph | 1907 | 32 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Collier | 81001 |
| WELCH | Charles (injured) | 1913 | 44 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Assistant Repairer | 80992 |
| WELCH | Charles (injured) | 1939 | 52 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Surface Gangman | 80993 |
| WELCH | E.R. (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Pitman | 80994 |
| WELCH | John (injured) | 1918 | 48 | Tyldesley, No.1 | Tyldesley | Collier | 80995 |
| WELCH | John (injured) | 1939 | 14 | St George's | Tyldesley | Screen Han | 80996 |
| WELCH | Richard | 1903 | 13 | Hodbarrow Mine | Millom | Ore Picker | 80997 |
| WELCH | W. (injured) | 1914 | 39 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Collier | 80998 |
| WELCH | William (injured) | 1950 | 30 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Surface Labourer | 80999 |
| WELCH | William Henry (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Llanerch Padern | Abersychan | Cutterman | 81000 |
| WELBOURNE | William | 1912 | 14 | Coppice (c) | Heanor | Pony Driver | 80991 |
| WELBERT | Edward | 1901 | 67 | Standhill Quarry | Labourer | 80990 | |
| WEISFISCH | Max. | 1904 | 25 | Fitzwilliam Main [Hemsworth] | Fitzwilliam | Labourer | 80989 |
| WEIRS | George H | 1906 | 49 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 80988 |
| WEIR | Andrew | 1903 | 32 | Bent, No.6 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 80971 |
| WEIR | Archibald | 1934 | Dewshill | Shotts | 80972 | ||
| WEIR | Donald Cameron | 1959 | 30 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Roadsman | 80973 |
| WEIR | Donald Cameron | 1959 | 30 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Roadsman | 80974 |
| WEIR | George (injured) | 1926 | 43 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 80975 |
| WEIR | George (injured) | 1930 | 25 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 80976 |
| WEIR | James | 1909 | 46 | Furnace Quarry | Furnace | Quarryman | 80977 |
| WEIR | John | 1911 | 26 | Skellyton | Hamilton | Assistant Machineman | 80978 |
| WEIR | Robert | 1900 | 33 | Glespin | Glespin | Manager | 80979 |
| WEIR | Robert | 1900 | 33 | Glespin | Glespin | Manager | 80980 |
| WEIR | Robert | 1903 | 40 | Dumbreck, No.1 Pit | Kilsyth | Brusher | 80981 |