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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLIS | Benjamin | 1914 | 59 | Esh | Esh | Deputy Overman | 79494 |
| WALLIS | Charles E. (injured) | 1932 | 25 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Electrician | 79495 |
| WALLIS | George | 1914 | 42 | Tunnel Quarry | Labourer | 79496 | |
| WALLIS | Harry | 1933 | 47 | Waleswood | Aston | 79497 | |
| WALLIS | James | 1903 | 23 | Southrigg | Harthill | Drawer | 79498 |
| WALLIS | John | 1906 | 19 | Levant | Pendeen | Miner | 79499 |
| WALLIS | K. (Injured) | 1973 | 56 | Fauld Mine | Hanbury | Shotfirer | 79500 |
| WALLIS | William | 1909 | 39 | West Stanley | Stanley | 79501 | |
| WALLING | William | 1902 | 68 | Park (d) | Dalton in Furness | Miner | 79493 |
| WALLIN | Max (injured) | 1957 | 31 | Bedford | Atherton | Packer | 79492 |
| WALLEY or WELLY | Ralph (injured) | 1954 | 41 | Ballswood Quarry | Llay | Assistant Electrician | 79491 |
| WALLEY | Elias | 1934 | 38 | Hafod | Ruabon | Wasteman | 79488 |
| WALLEY | George Arthur | 1935 | 44 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Machineman | 79489 |
| WALLEY | Herbert (injured) | 1935 | 60 | Gillow Heath | Biddulph | Stone Getter | 79490 |
| WALLER | Arthur William | 1913 | 29 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Collier | 79482 |
| WALLER | George | 1933 | 47 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | 79483 | |
| WALLER | George | 1940 | 48 | Woolmet | Portobello | Miner | 79484 |
| WALLER | Henry | 1911 | 48 | Creswell | Creswell | Stallman | 79485 |
| WALLER | Henry | 1913 | 47 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Stoneman | 79486 |
| WALLER | R. | 1936 | 36 | Thornley | New Thornley | Stoneman | 79487 |
| WALLEN | Robert E. (injured) | 1928 | 15 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier's Helper | 79481 |
| WALLBANK | Frederick | 1908 | 15 | Brereton, Brick Kiln | Brereton | Horse Driver | 79476 |
| WALLBANK | G. (injured) | 1955 | 27 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 79477 |
| WALLBANK | Harry | 1915 | 14 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | 79478 | |
| WALLBANK | W. (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Llay Main | Llay | Deputy | 79479 |