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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARD | Eli | 1905 | 37 | Creswell | Creswell | Stallman | 79857 |
| WARD | Frederick | 1902 | 36 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Stoker | 79858 |
| WARD | Frederick | 1913 | 29 | Kemberton | Collier | 79859 | |
| WARD | G.R. | 1941 | 45 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Stoneman | 79860 |
| WARD | George (injured) | 1914 | 43 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 79861 |
| WARD | George (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79862 | ||
| WARD | George (injured) | 1941 | 49 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 79863 |
| WARD | George H. (injured) | 1927 | 40 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 79864 |
| WARD | Gerard (injured) | 1917 | 52 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 79865 |
| WARD | Harold | 1953 | 57 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Colliery Deputy | 79866 |
| WARD | Hector Albert | 1938 | 27 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | 79867 | |
| WARD | Henry | 1912 | 31 | Binley | Binley | Filler | 79868 |
| WARD | Henry | 1914 | 32 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Contractor | 79869 |
| WARD | Henry (injured) | 1924 | 19 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Collier’s Helper | 79870 |
| WARD | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Markham. | Blackwood | Timberman | 79871 |
| WARBURTON | Colin (injured) | 1938 | 42 | Sneyd | Burslem | Fireman | 79816 |
| WARBURTON | David John | 1951 | 35 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Spragger | 79817 |
| WARBURTON | Edward | 1904 | 31 | Jamage | Talke | Collier | 79818 |
| WARBURTON | George (injured) | 1916 | Bedford | Atherton | Winding Engineman | 79819 | |
| WARBURTON | George Lewis (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Hardrock Quarry | Labourer | 79820 | |
| WARBURTON | George William | 1906 | 30 | Rothwell Haigh | Rothwell | Miner | 79821 |
| WARBURTON | J. (injured) | 1932 | 28 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 79822 |
| WARBURTON | James (injured) | 1926 | 58 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Metalman | 79823 |
| WARBURTON | Jesse | 1905 | 15 | Maritime Coke Works | Pontypridd | Rider | 79824 |
| WARBURTON | John | 1938 | 19 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 79825 |