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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEETMAN | R. | 1943 | 18 | Harton | South Shields | Shaft Lad | 80952 |
| WEETHAM | Harry (injured) | 1940 | 17 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Screen Greaser | 80950 |
| WEETCH | William (injured) | 1954 | 43 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier | 80949 |
| WEELER | Frank (injured) | 1927 | 35 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 80947 |
| WEELER | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 41 | Graig | Merthyr Tydfil | Timberman | 80948 |
| WEEKS | Arthur | 1909 | 29 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Sinker | 80932 |
| WEEKS | Francis K. | 1925 | 31 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Trafficman | 80933 |
| WEEKS | George | 1929 | Braysdown | Radstock | 80934 | ||
| WEEKS | George | 1933 | Braysdown | Radstock | Under Manager | 80935 | |
| WEEKS | Gilbert (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier’s Helper | 80936 |
| WEEKS | Henry J. (injured) | 1933 | 25 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 80937 |
| WEEKS | James | 1900 | 36 | Llwynypia, No.3 | Llwynypia | Repairer | 80938 |
| WEEKS | James | 1909 | 23 | Darran (a) | Deri | Collier | 80939 |
| WEEKS | James (injured) | 1925 | 60 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Labourer | 80940 |
| WEEKS | John J. (injured) | 1927 | 14 | Lower Varteg | Abersychan | Collier’s Helper | 80941 |
| WEEKS | Richard (injured) | 1948 | 32 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Haulier | 80942 |
| WEEKS | Thomas | 1907 | 16 | Bourn Moor | Bourn Moor | Driver | 80943 |
| WEEKS | Thomas | 1909 | 37 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Sinker | 80944 |
| WEEKS | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 44 | Risca, No.2 | Risca | Collier | 80945 |
| WEEKS | Thomas G. (injured) | 1946 | 30 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Assistant Repairer | 80946 |
| WEEKE | B. (injured) | 1959 | 53 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 80931 |
| WEDMORE | Thomas | 1910 | 40 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Collier | 80930 |
| WEDLOCK | George | 1900 | 32 | Cadder, No.15 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Drawer | 80928 |
| WEDLOCK | John | 1900 | 20 | Devon Great Consols | Gulworthy | Labourer | 80929 |
| WEDGE | Benjamin | 1911 | 26 | Netherton, No.07 | Dudley | Loader | 80927 |