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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALSH | Henry | 1913 | 40 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 79569 | |
| WALSH | Henry (injured) | 1937 | 22 | Garswood Hall, No.6 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Carpenter | 79570 |
| WALSH | J. (injured) | 1954 | 63 | Clock Face | St Helens | Daywageman | 79571 |
| WALSH | James (injured) | 1917 | 13 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Waggoner | 79572 |
| WALSH | James (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Drawer | 79573 |
| WALSH | James (injured) | 1947 | 37 | Towneley, Park Pit | Burnley | Coal Cutter | 79574 |
| WALSH | James (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Reedley | Reedley | Fireman | 79575 |
| WALSH | James (injured) | 1959 | 45 | Gibfield | Atherton | Ripper | 79576 |
| WALSH | James Edward (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 79577 |
| WALSH | James Patrick (injured) | 1931 | 46 | Morlais | Llangennech | Underground Haulier | 79578 |
| WALSH | John | 1900 | 32 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Shifter | 79579 |
| WALSH | John | 1904 | 25 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 79580 |
| WALSH | John | 1914 | 17 | Nook, No.2 | Tyldesley | Drawer | 79581 |
| WALSH | John (injured) | 1914 | Dunkett Quarry | Labourer | 79582 | ||
| WALSH | John (injured) | 1927 | 44 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 79583 |
| WALSH | John (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Queens Road Quarry | Navvy | 79584 | |
| WALSH | John (injured) | 1933 | 41 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 79585 |
| WALSH | John (injured) | 1935 | 53 | International | Blaengarw | Assistant Cutterman | 79586 |
| WALSH | John (injured) | 1958 | 29 | Bradford | Bradford | Mechanic | 79587 |
| WALSH | John Robert | 1939 | 28 | Crookhurst Quarry | Billinge | Labourer | 79588 |
| WALSH | Joseph | 1908 | 32 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Hooker-On | 79589 |
| WALSH | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79590 | ||
| WALSH | Joseph (injured) | 1940 | 35 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Belt Minder | 79591 |
| WALSH | L. (injured) | 1959 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | 79592 | ||
| WALSH | Luke (injured) | 1950 | 41 | Montcliffe Quarry | Horwich | Crusher Attendant | 79593 |