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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALWYN | B. (injured) | 1958 | 27 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Tunneller | 79801 |
| WALTY | Patrick | 1904 | 52 | Abram | Bickershaw | Collier | 79800 |
| WALTON or WATSON | Isaac | 1914 | 46 | Musbury Heights Quarry | Haslingden | Labourer | 79799 |
| WALTON | A.G. (injured) | 1950 | 38 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Engine Driver | 79746 |
| WALTON | Albert | 1930 | 32 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Roadman | 79747 |
| WALTON | Charles H. | 1926 | 33 | Thorne, No.2 Shaft | Moorends | Sinker | 79748 |
| WALTON | E. (Injured) | 1976 | 30 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Fitter | 79749 |
| WALTON | Edward | 1916 | 48 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Stoneman | 79750 |
| WALTON | Ernest | 1914 | 42 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Collier | 79751 |
| WALTON | Frank | 1912 | 39 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Assistant Deputy | 79752 |
| WALTON | Fred | 1933 | 45 | Grange & Bradgate | Kimberworth | 79753 | |
| WALTON | Frederick (injured) | 1914 | 19 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Browhand | 79754 |
| WALTON | G. (injured) | 1953 | 60 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Fitter | 79755 |
| WALTON | G. (Injured) | 1986 | 35 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Lorry driver | 79756 |
| WALTON | George | 1914 | 33 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Stallman | 79757 |
| WALTON | George (injured) | 1947 | 53 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Dataller | 79758 |
| WALTON | George Edward | 1913 | 27 | Cold Knott | Crook | Shifter | 79759 |
| WALTON | Harold J. (injured) | 1940 | 24 | Mains, No.2 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Coalcutter | 79760 |
| WALTON | Harry (injured) | 1957 | 57 | Deerplay | Deerplay | Surface Hand | 79761 |
| WALTON | Henry | 1911 | 59 | Wharncliffe | Deepcar | Ganister Miner | 79762 |
| WALTON | Henry (injured) | 1954 | 45 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Packer | 79763 |
| WALTON | Isaac | 1909 | 26 | West Stanley | Stanley | 79764 | |
| WALTON | Isaac | 1910 | 45 | Grimethorpe | Grimethorpe | Sinker | 79765 |
| WALTON | Isaac Wilson | 1913 | 20 | Chilton | Chilton | Bank Lad | 79766 |
| WALTON | J. (injured) | 1951 | 34 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Ripper | 79767 |