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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRAGG | Alvan (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Great Western | Gyfeillon | Foreman Riveter | 86073 |
| WRAGG | Charles Oswell | 1909 | 14 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Driver | 86074 |
| WRAGG | Leonard | 1919 | 19 | Markham No.1 | Duckmanton | Clipper-on | 86075 |
| WRAGG | William | 1905 | 14 | Cliff Quarry | Labourer | 86076 | |
| WOZENCROFT | Hugh (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Rubbish Tipper | 86072 |
| WOTTON | Frederick | 1911 | 77 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Platelayer | 86069 |
| WOTTON | George | 1914 | 33 | Cannock Chase | Cannock | Loader | 86070 |
| WOTTON | P. | 1903 | 19 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 86071 | |
| WOTHERSPOON | Alexander | 1909 | 45 | Murdostoun | Cleland | Miner | 86065 |
| WOTHERSPOON | Allan | 1952 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 86066 | |
| WOTHERSPOON | James | 1910 | 15 | Kenmuirhill, No.2 Pit | Shettleston | Office Boy | 86067 |
| WOTHERSPOON | John Miller | 1918 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | 86068 | ||
| WORTON | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 86064 | ||
| WORTHY | Arthur H. (injured) | 1931 | 43 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 86063 |
| WORTHINGTON | A. (injured) | 1928 | 24 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 86027 |
| WORTHINGTON | Alfred | 1942 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 86028 | ||
| WORTHINGTON | B. (injured) | 1954 | 18 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Haulage Hand | 86029 |
| WORTHINGTON | Charles (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Scot Lane | Blackrod | Dataller | 86030 |
| WORTHINGTON | Edward | 1952 | 56 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 86031 |
| WORTHINGTON | George | 1905 | 46 | Waterloo Main | Temple Newsam | Collier | 86032 |
| WORTHINGTON | Henry | 1921 | 32 | Bold | Earlstown | Fireman | 86033 |
| WORTHINGTON | James | 1910 | 59 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 86034 |
| WORTHINGTON | James | 1923 | 43 | Sovereign, No.3 | Atherton | 86035 | |
| WORTHINGTON | James (injured) | 1949 | Brackley | Walkden | Haulage Hand | 86036 | |
| WORTHINGTON | James Ernest | 1914 | 33 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Fireman | 86037 |