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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTERS | Trefor | 1914 | 30 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 79730 |
| WALTERS | Trefor (injured) | 1932 | 34 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier | 79731 |
| WALTERS | Victor (injured) | 1938 | 16 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Screen Boy | 79732 |
| WALTERS | W. (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Cadean | Trimsaran | Rider | 79733 |
| WALTERS | W.D. (injured) | 1951 | 40 | Voel Quarry | Halkyn | Quarryman | 79734 |
| WALTERS | William | 1900 | 18 | Llwynypia, No.2 | Llwynypia | Haulier | 79735 |
| WALTERS | William | 1902 | 14 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Haulage Attendant | 79736 |
| WALTERS | William | 1904 | 28 | Black Vein Drift | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 79737 |
| WALTERS | William (injured) | 1919 | 48 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Collier | 79738 |
| WALTERS | William (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Fireman | 79739 |
| WALTERS | William (injured) | 1927 | 45 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Repairer | 79740 |
| WALTERS | William (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier | 79741 |
| WALTERS | William (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Britannia | Pengam | Sawyer | 79742 |
| WALTERS | William (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Fireman | 79743 |
| WALTERS | William W. | 1912 | 20 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Pipeman | 79744 |
| WALTER | Richard | 1905 | 53 | Old Wheel | Not employed | 79635 | |
| WALTER | Samuel | 1905 | 19 | Old Wheel | Not employed | 79636 | |
| WALSTOW | Arthur | 1935 | 54 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Dataller | 79634 |
| WALSIN | William (injured) | 1942 | 45 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Coal Cutter | 79633 |
| WALSHAW | George | 1947 | 32 | Thornhill, Ingham's Pit | Thornhill Lees | Ripper | 79632 |
| WALSH | T. (injured) | 1957 | 23 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Sinker | 79616 |
| WALSH | T. (injured) | 1959 | 52 | Golborne | Golborne | Tunneller | 79617 |
| WALSH | Thomas | 1912 | 41 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 79618 |
| WALSH | Thomas | 1924 | 30 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Metalman | 79619 |
| WALSH | Thomas | 1927 | 62 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Contractor’s Man | 79620 |