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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLACE | Thomas Drysdale | 1973 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Trainee miner | 79467 | |
| WALLACE | Thomas William | 1930 | 25 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Labourer | 79468 |
| WALLACE | Walter | 1902 | 26 | Pumpherston, No.4 | Uphall | Miner | 79469 |
| WALLACE | William | 1901 | 28 | Hill of Beath | Cowdenbeath | Wagon Shunter | 79470 |
| WALLACE | William | 1909 | 65 | Greetwell | Lincoln | Miner | 79471 |
| WALLACE | William | 1938 | 41 | Littlemill | Coylton | 79472 | |
| WALLACE | William Henry | 1912 | 56 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 79473 |
| WALLACE | William James | 1913 | 48 | Thornley | New Thornley | Stoneman | 79474 |
| WALLACE | William James | 1924 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | 79475 | ||
| WALL or WATTS | John Rees (injured) | 1943 | 22 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 79417 |
| WALL | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | 16 | Montcliffe | Horwich | Drawer | 79391 |
| WALL | Arthur Ernest | 1909 | 31 | Stockingford | Chapel End | Dayman | 79392 |
| WALL | Edward | 1910 | 38 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Timberman | 79393 |
| WALL | Edwin (injured) | 1934 | 52 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Hitcher | 79394 |
| WALL | Frank (injured) | 1946 | 26 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 79395 |
| WALL | George (injured) | 1928 | 49 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Haulier | 79396 |
| WALL | J. (Injured) | 1975 | 58 | Littleton | Huntington | Ripper | 79397 |
| WALL | James (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79398 | ||
| WALL | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79399 | ||
| WALL | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79400 | ||
| WALL | John | 1901 | 58 | Newstead | Newstead | Dayman | 79401 |
| WALL | John | 1902 | 47 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Sinker | 79402 |
| WALL | John (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 79403 | ||
| WALL | John (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 79404 | ||
| WALL | John Thomas | 1903 | 49 | Pleasley | Pleasley Hill | Stallman | 79405 |