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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEATCROFT | Albert | 1933 | 48 | Grassmoor, No.8 Pit | Chesterfield | 80702 | |
| WEARS | John William | 1900 | 32 | Blackhill (b) | Consett | Hewer | 80700 |
| WEARNE | John | 1919 | 29 | Levant | Pendeen | 80698 | |
| WEARNE | Wilfred | 1939 | 18 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Tub Oiler | 80699 |
| WEARMOUTH | John | 1911 | 32 | South Moor, Louisa Pit | Stanley | Hewer | 80695 |
| WEARMOUTH | Richard Richardson | 1909 | 31 | Twizell | West Pelton | Sinker | 80696 |
| WEARMOUTH | Robert Jnr | 1900 | 23 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Labourer | 80697 |
| WEAR | M.G. (Injured) | 1976 | 45 | Moneystone Quarry | Oakamoor | Driver | 80691 |
| WEAR | Robert | 1910 | 21 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 80692 |
| WEAR | T.G. (injured) | 1959 | 60 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Surface Fitter | 80693 |
| WEAR | William Heslop | 1913 | 40 | Mill Knock Quarry | Quarryman | 80694 | |
| WEALLANS | James | 1915 | 35 | Follonsby | Follingsby | Labourer | 80690 |
| WEALE | Philip (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier | 80688 |
| WEALE | Thomas | 1910 | 38 | Gelli Cadawgan Quarry | Quarryman | 80689 | |
| WEAL | James | 1905 | 56 | Grays Belmont Pit | Chalk Digger | 80687 | |
| WEAKLEY | Charles (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Carpenter | 80686 |
| WEADON or MEADON | Charles (injured) | 1913 | 31 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Assistant Repairer | 80685 |
| WAYS | P.M. (injured) | 1956 | Parc Quarry | Pipe Fitter | 80681 | ||
| WAYS | Thomas R. (injured) | 1956 | 54 | Glascoed | Ffrith | Deputy | 80682 |
| WAYS | William (injured) | 1957 | 37 | Lyme | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 80683 |
| WAYS | William (injured) | 1957 | 37 | Lyme | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 80684 |
| WAYMAN | James | 1909 | 18 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Incline Attendant | 80679 |
| WAYMAN | James (injured) | 1941 | 43 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor | 80680 |
| WAYKINS | Alfred James | 1909 | 21 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier | 80678 |
| WAYGOOD | Nimrod (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Repairer | 80677 |