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 | Alexander | 1912 | 64 | Niddrie | Gilmerton | Miner | 79178 |
| WALKER | Alexander | 1922 | 30 | East Roughrigg | Avonbridge | Brusher | 79179 |
| WALKER | Alexander | 1927 | Gauchalland, No.4 Pit | Galston | Miner | 79180 | |
| WALKER | Alexander | 1937 | 18 | Blantyreferme, No.3 Pit | Uddingston | Miner | 79181 |
| WALKER | Alfred (injured) | 1929 | 21 | Graiglwyd Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Assistant Electrician | 79182 |
| WALKER | Archibald | 1964 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Deputy | 79183 | |
| WALKER | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | 47 | Windsor, South | Abertridwr | Repairer | 79184 |
| WALKER | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Rider | 79185 |
| WALKER | B.H. | 1944 | 52 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 79186 | |
| WALKER | Benjamin | 1917 | 65 | Outwood | Outwood | Dayman | 79187 |
| WALKER | Benjamin (injured) | 1911 | 32 | New Bryncethin | Bryncethin | Collier | 79188 |
| WALKER | C. | 1902 | 46 | Crown Point Quarry | Mirfield | Bricklayer | 79189 |
| WALKER | Charles (injured) | 1932 | 66 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier | 79190 |
| WALKER | Charles H. | 1909 | 28 | Etherley, George Pit | Witton Park | Hewer | 79191 |
| WALKER | Charles William | 1914 | 23 | Digby | Eastwood | Tipper | 79192 |
| WALKER | Christmas E. (injured) | 1943 | 25 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Rider | 79193 |
| WALKER | Clifford C. | 1935 | 26 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Machineman | 79194 |
| WALKER | Cyril (injured) | 1941 | 15 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 79195 |
| WALKER | D. (Injured) | 1976 | 38 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | Overman | 79196 |
| WALKER | D. (Injured) | 1985 | 28 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Hempstead worker | 79197 |
| WALKER | David | 1901 | 14 | Park Hill | Stanley | Haulage Boy | 79198 |
| WALKER | David | 1901 | 14 | Park Hill | Stanley | 79199 | |
| WALKER | David | 1913 | 38 | Bewick Main | Urpeth | Deputy | 79200 |
| WALKER | Douglas (injured) | 1947 | 29 | Penallta | Hengoed | Stower | 79201 |
| WALKER | E. (injured) | 1929 | 34 | Vivian | Six Bells | Assistant Fitter | 79202 |