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 | William J. | 1934 | Bilsthorpe | Bilsthorpe | Ripper | 86270 | |
| WRIGHT | William J. (injured) | 1920 | Seacombe Quarry | Seacombe | Clay Getter | 86271 | |
| WRENTMORE | George (injured) | 1927 | 52 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 86098 |
| WRENTMORE | W.J. (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Risca | Risca | Inclineman | 86099 |
| WRENNALL | George (injured) | 1924 | 46 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Drawer | 86097 |
| WRENCH | James (injured) | 1936 | 51 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Roadman | 86093 |
| WRENCH | Leonard (injured) | 1939 | 15 | Florence | Longton | Haulier | 86094 |
| WRENCH | Thomas Heman (injured) | 1914 | 15 | Callyfedw Quarry | Slate Maker | 86095 | |
| WRENCH | William (injured) | 1939 | 42 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Corporal | 86096 |
| WREN | Edward (injured) | 1932 | 38 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Haulier | 86087 |
| WREN | Fletcher | 1906 | 66 | Threlkeld | Threlkeld | Miner | 86088 |
| WREN | Isaac | 1910 | 50 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Joiner | 86089 |
| WREN | John | 1910 | 37 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 86090 |
| WREN | Thomas | 1910 | 20 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Joiner | 86091 |
| WREN | William John (injured) | 1911 | 52 | Hafna Mine | Llanrwst | 86092 | |
| WREMALL | Robert | 1934 | 53 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Collier | 86086 |
| WRAY | A. | 1903 | 43 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Screenman | 86081 |
| WRAY | Joseph | 1906 | 65 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Dataller | 86082 |
| WRAY | Percy | 1903 | - | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | 86083 | |
| WRAY | R. | 1903 | 16 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Road Boy | 86084 |
| WRAY | Walter (injured) | 1916 | 23 | Towneley (b) | Burnley | Contractor’s Man | 86085 |
| WRAXALL | Frederick L (injured) | 1936 | 47 | Lee Quarry | Stacksteads | Mechanics Assistant | 86080 |
| WRATTEN | Fred | 1914 | 52 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Stower | 86079 |
| WRAITHMELL | Thomas | 1912 | 53 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Onsetter | 86078 |
| WRAGGE | Thomas | 1914 | 14 | Wingfield Manor | Oakerthorpe | Driver | 86077 |