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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATSON | W. | 1947 | 46 | Derwent | Medomsley | Stoneman | 80546 |
| WATSON | W.C. | 1930 | 21 | Greenside | Greenside | Hewer | 80547 |
| WATSON | W.K. | 1924 | 31 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Cutter | 80548 |
| WATSON | Walter | 1943 | 25 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 80549 |
| WATSON | Walter Matthew | 1942 | 41 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Coal miner (retired) | 80550 |
| WATSON | William | 1901 | 35 | Graig-yr-hesg Quarry | Labourer | 80551 | |
| WATSON | William | 1901 | 29 | Rotherhope Fell | Alston Moor | Miner | 80552 |
| WATSON | William | 1901 | 46 | Seaton Delaval, Hastings Pit | New Hartley | Hewer | 80553 |
| WATSON | William | 1908 | 24 | Dysart | Dysart | Miner | 80554 |
| WATSON | William | 1908 | 51 | Eskett Quarry | Eskett | Quarryman | 80555 |
| WATSON | William | 1908 | 41 | Langton | Alfreton | Dataller | 80556 |
| WATSON | William | 1908 | 22 | Queensberry Mine | Wanlockhead | Miner | 80557 |
| WATSON | William | 1910 | 55 | Byers Green | Byers Green | Crusher Engineman | 80558 |
| WATSON | William | 1911 | 33 | Belmont | Guisborough | Miner | 80559 |
| WATSON | William | 1911 | 45 | Pelton | Pelton | Hewer | 80560 |
| WATSON | William | 1917 | Northrigg, No.2 Pit | Bathville | Miner | 80561 | |
| WATSON | William | 1920 | Burghlee | Loanhead | 80562 | ||
| WATSON | William | 1928 | 50 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Miner | 80563 |
| WATSON | William | 1929 | Whitehill | Rosewell | 80564 | ||
| WATSON | William (injured) | 1915 | 14 | Lower Darwen | Darwen | Drawer | 80565 |
| WATSON | William Henry | 1912 | 38 | Sherwood | Mansfield | Stallman | 80566 |
| WATSON | William Henry (Injured) | 1973 | 47 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Face worker | 80567 |
| WATSON | William Wilkinson | 1938 | 58 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 80568 |
| WATMOUGH | Henry | 1911 | 25 | Shotton | Shotton | Hewer | 80428 |
| WATLEY | Alfred (injured) | 1911 | 41 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier | 80427 |