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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARBURTON | John (injured) | 1917 | 54 | New Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 79826 |
| WARBURTON | John (injured) | 1918 | 60 | Towneley (b) | Burnley | Sawyer | 79827 |
| WARBURTON | John (injured) | 1934 | 40 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Collier | 79828 |
| WARBURTON | Joseph (injured) | 1937 | 44 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 79829 |
| WARBURTON | Maggie (injured) | 1917 | 30 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Labourer | 79830 |
| WARBURTON | Percy (injured) | 1933 | 46 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Overman | 79831 |
| WARBURTON | Peter | 1928 | 42 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 79832 |
| WARBURTON | Peter (injured) | 1928 | 41 | Brackley | Walkden | Coal Getter | 79833 |
| WARBURTON | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 56 | Hindley Green, Arley Springs Pit | Hindley Green | Dayman | 79834 |
| WARBURTON | Victor (injured) | 1946 | 16 | Altham, Moorfield | Altham | Drawer | 79835 |
| WARBURTON | W. (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 79836 |
| WARBALL | Edwin (injured) | 1942 | 38 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Collier | 79815 |
| WAPLINGTON | Arnold | 1906 | 21 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | Filler | 79813 |
| WAPLINGTON | Arnold | 1906 | 21 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 79814 | |
| WANTONS | William (injured) | 1911 | 14 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier Boy | 79812 |
| WANNOP | Thomas Edward | 1906 | 47 | Heworth Burn Quarry | Heworth | Quarryman | 79811 |
| WANLESS | C.H. | 1924 | 15 | Horden | Horden | Endless Rope | 79808 |
| WANLESS | James | 1914 | 20 | Morrison North | Annfield Plain | Pony Putter | 79809 |
| WANLESS | Thomas Edward | 1914 | 52 | Harraton | Harraton | Waiter-On | 79810 |
| WANKLIN | Arthur | 1956 | 37 | Bryn | Bryn | Steel Withdrawer | 79806 |
| WANKLIN | Price (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Bryn Mountain | Gorseinon | Collier | 79807 |
| WANE | Joseph | 1900 | 37 | White Moss | Skelmersdale | Collier | 79805 |
| WANDER | George (injured) | 1934 | 20 | Bwllfa, Gorllwyn Drift | Gilfach Goch | Collier’s Helper | 79804 |
| WANACOTT | Syd (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Gored Merthyr | Resolven | Collier | 79803 |
| WALYLIEOXZ | P. (injured) | 1950 | 30 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Tipper | 79802 |