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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER | William | 1909 | 30 | Rosehall, No.7 Pit | Coatbridge | Labourer | 79364 |
| WALKER | William | 1910 | 17 | Edge Fold Quarry | Labourer | 79365 | |
| WALKER | William | 1910 | 32 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 79366 |
| WALKER | William | 1911 | 32 | Dipton | Dipton | Hewer | 79367 |
| WALKER | William | 1911 | 53 | Willington | Willington | Hewer | 79368 |
| WALKER | William | 1913 | 50 | Sherwood | Mansfield | Stallman | 79369 |
| WALKER | William | 1914 | 44 | Garthamlock | Garthamlock | Miner | 79370 |
| WALKER | William | 1920 | 31 | Newton, No.12 Pit | Cambuslang | Repairer | 79371 |
| WALKER | William | 1958 | Dalquharran, Nos 1 & 2 Mine | Dailly | Coal Cutting Machineman | 79372 | |
| WALKER | William (injured) | 1931 | 55 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Fireman | 79373 |
| WALKER | William (injured) | 1936 | 25 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 79374 |
| WALKER | William (injured) | 1936 | 31 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Collier | 79375 |
| WALKER | William (injured) | 1938 | 46 | Holditch | Chesterton | Collier | 79376 |
| WALKER | William J. | 1902 | 16 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Collier Boy | 79377 |
| WALKER | William J. (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Overman | 79378 |
| WALKER | William Jnr | 1910 | 18 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Shiftsman | 79379 |
| WALKER | William Snr | 1910 | 57 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Shiftsman | 79380 |
| WALKER | ? | 1936 | Chilton | Chilton | Putter | 79170 | |
| WALKER | ? (injured) | 1931 | Bentley | Bentley | 79171 | ||
| WALKER | A. | 1938 | 18 | Randolph | Evenwood & Barony | Datal | 79172 |
| WALKER | A. (injured) | 1911 | Dalmeny | Dalmeny | Contractor | 79173 | |
| WALKER | A. (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 79174 |
| WALKER | A.T. (injured) | 1950 | 36 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Doorman | 79175 |
| WALKER | Abraham | 1905 | 44 | Denby Hall | Ripley | Dayman | 79176 |
| WALKER | Adam | 1908 | 41 | Bamfurlong, No.4 | Bamfurlong | Contractor | 79177 |