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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEIR | Thomas | 1913 | 46 | Viewpark | Viewpark | Miner | 80982 |
| WEIR | Thomas | 1916 | Whitrigg, Lady Pit | Whitburn | 80983 | ||
| WEIR | William | 1905 | 68 | North Motherwell | Motherwell | Pitheadman | 80984 |
| WEIR | William | 1907 | 56 | Gateside | Cambuslang | Labourer | 80985 |
| WEIR | William | 1938 | 51 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | Mechanical Engineer | 80986 |
| WEIR | William | 1938 | 51 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | Foreman Engineer | 80987 |
| WEILD | Daglish (injured) | 1916 | 19 | Moston | Newton Heath | Drawer | 80970 |
| WEIGHTMAN | Albert | 1905 | 34 | Gedling | Gedling | Dayman | 80964 |
| WEIGHTMAN | E. | 1935 | 15 | Burnopfield | Burnopfield | Token Boy | 80965 |
| WEIGHTMAN | James William | 1908 | 65 | Clarlton Road Quarry | Clay Getter | 80966 | |
| WEIGHTMAN | John George | 1905 | 43 | Sutton | Sutton in Ashfield | Stallman | 80967 |
| WEIGHTMAN | John George | 1914 | 20 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | Hewing Putter | 80968 |
| WEIGHTMAN | William | 1922 | 32 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy & Shotfirer | 80969 |
| WEIGHT | William (injured) | 1929 | 17 | Pemberton | Wigan | Pony Driver | 80963 |
| WEIGHILL | A. | 1946 | 47 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Hewer | 80961 |
| WEIGHILL | John George | 1910 | 15 | Langley Park | Langley Park | Haulage Hand | 80962 |
| WEIGHELL | Richard Robert | 1909 | 21 | Murton | Murton | Putter | 80959 |
| WEIGHELL | W.E. | 1951 | 23 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Buttman | 80960 |
| WEIGHAND | John McKane | 1935 | Woolmet | Portobello | 80958 | ||
| WEIGH | John A. | 1917 | 25 | Wrexham & Acton | Gwersyllt | Filler | 80955 |
| WEIGH | Peter | 1928 | 28 | Ashton's Quarry | Quarry Owner | 80956 | |
| WEIGH | Peter (injured) | 1916 | 16 | Wepre Hall Quarry | Wepre | Wagoner | 80957 |
| WEGG | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 80953 | ||
| WEGG | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 80954 | ||
| WEETMAN | John William | 1911 | 13 | East Cannock | Hednesford | Picking Belt Boy | 80951 |