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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARE | F. (injured) | 1955 | 24 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Rider | 79995 |
| WARE | Fred C. | 1906 | 13 | Garnant | Garnant | Screen Boy | 79996 |
| WARE | George | 1901 | 26 | Main | Bryncoch | Haulier | 79997 |
| WARE | George (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79998 | ||
| WARE | Harold | 1949 | 47 | Lyme | Haydock | Permanent Rescue Corps Worker | 79999 |
| WARE | J. (injured) | 1953 | 54 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Chargehand | 80000 |
| WARE | Joseph (injured) | 1913 | 57 | Darran (a) | Deri | Collier | 80001 |
| WARE | W.A. (injured) | 1913 | 42 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 80002 |
| WARE | W.R. (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Assistant Fitter | 80003 |
| WARDMAN | M. | 1986 | 32 | Childerplay Quarry | Biddulph | 79992 | |
| WARDLEY | J. (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Metalman | 79990 |
| WARDLEY | James | 1909 | 22 | Norwood | Killamarsh | Dataller | 79991 |
| WARDLE | Charles | 1913 | 30 | Stafford, Kemball Pit | Fenton | Dataller | 79966 |
| WARDLE | Edward (injured) | 1915 | 51 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Fireman | 79967 |
| WARDLE | Edwin Henry | 1903 | 17 | Glapwell | Glapwell | Horse Driver | 79968 |
| WARDLE | Ellis | 1907 | 35 | Outwood | Outwood | Collier | 79969 |
| WARDLE | George | 1928 | 27 | Langley Park | Langley Park | Engine Attendant | 79970 |
| WARDLE | Harry (injured) | 1917 | 33 | Nook | Tyldesley | Collier | 79971 |
| WARDLE | Harry (injured) | 1926 | 31 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 79972 |
| WARDLE | James | 1924 | 46 | Towneley (a) | Ryton | Hewer | 79973 |
| WARDLE | James (injured) | 1936 | 33 | Chiveley Sand Quarry | Motor Driver | 79974 | |
| WARDLE | Jasper (injured) | 1922 | 47 | Stoneyfold Quarry | Bosley | Crusher Attendant | 79975 |
| WARDLE | John (injured) | 1917 | 36 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Fireman | 79976 |
| WARDLE | John (injured) | 1917 | 53 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Cager | 79977 |
| WARDLE | John Henry | 1909 | 20 | Langton, No.7 | Alfreton | Horse Driver | 79978 |