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 | Richard | 1936 | 29 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | Ripper | 86220 |
| WRIGHT | Robert | 1917 | 41 | Abram | Bickershaw | Collier | 86221 |
| WRIGHT | Robert | 1939 | 48 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 86222 |
| WRIGHT | Robert | 1965 | 50 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | 86223 | |
| WRIGHT | Ronald (injured) | 1921 | 16 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Horse Driver | 86224 |
| WRIGHT | Ronald (injured) | 1945 | 33 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 86225 |
| WRIGHT | Roy Wain (Injured) | 1977 | 43 | Eaton Hall Quarry | Contractor Electrician | 86226 | |
| WRIGHT | S. (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 86227 | ||
| WRIGHT | S. (Injured) | 1985 | 20 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Haulage worker | 86228 |
| WRIGHT | Samuel | 1909 | 64 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 86229 |
| WRIGHT | Samuel (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 86230 | ||
| WRIGHT | Samuel (injured) | 1929 | 24 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Mechanic Man | 86231 |
| WRIGHT | Stanley (injured) | 1936 | 19 | Gin | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 86232 |
| WRIGHT | Stanley (injured) | 1938 | 26 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 86233 |
| WRIGHT | Stephen (Injured) | 1988 | 21 | Chipping Sodbury Quarry | Chipping Sodbury | General engineer | 86234 |
| WRIGHT | T. | 1903 | 60 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Dataller | 86235 |
| WRIGHT | T. (injured) | 1955 | 37 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Collier | 86236 |
| WRIGHT | T. (Injured) | 1986 | 19 | Rock Acres Quarry | General worker | 86237 | |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1903 | 35 | Kingsbury | Tamworth | Deputy | 86238 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1908 | 50 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 86239 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1908 | 28 | Trowell Moor | Stapleford | Stallman | 86240 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1912 | 28 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | Stoneman | 86241 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1913 | 46 | Pooley Hall | Polesworth | Stallman | 86242 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1917 | 35 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | 86243 | |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 1917 | 35 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | Drawer | 86244 |