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 | George (injured) | 1934 | 67 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Banksman | 79228 |
| WALKER | George Anderson | 1923 | Ashington | Ashington | 79229 | ||
| WALKER | George H. (injured) | 1942 | 28 | Sneyd, No.4 | Burslem | Collier | 79230 |
| WALKER | George Henry | 1957 | 52 | Sandhole | Worsley | Ripper | 79231 |
| WALKER | George Robert | 1941 | 27 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 79232 | |
| WALKER | George Scott Lambie | 1930 | Unknown | Newtongrange | 79233 | ||
| WALKER | George William (injured) | 1925 | 40 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Dayman | 79234 |
| WALKER | Harold (injured) | 1930 | 18 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Tippler Lad | 79235 |
| WALKER | Harry | 1912 | 22 | Ramrod Hall | Oldbury | Horse Driver | 79236 |
| WALKER | Harry (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Meadow Bank Mine | Winsford | Miner | 79237 |
| WALKER | Henry | 1915 | 28 | Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe | 79238 | |
| WALKER | Henry | 1928 | Gateside | Cambuslang | 79239 | ||
| WALKER | Henry (injured) | 1919 | 51 | Lea Green | St Helens | Rivetter | 79240 |
| WALKER | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 57 | Blaguegate | Skelmersdale | Dataller | 79241 |
| WALKER | Henry (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79242 | ||
| WALKER | Henry (injured) | 1955 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Stripper | 79243 | |
| WALKER | Herbert (injured) | 1932 | 53 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Collier | 79244 |
| WALKER | Horace (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Tunneller | 79245 |
| WALKER | Horace (injured) | 1928 | 20 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Collier's Assistant | 79246 |
| WALKER | Hutchinson | 1900 | 17 | South Tanfield | Annfield Plain | Driver | 79247 |
| WALKER | Isaac | 1909 | 32 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Collier | 79248 |
| WALKER | Isaac J. (injured) | 1948 | 45 | Coalpit Heath | Mayshill | Surface Labourer | 79249 |
| WALKER | J. | 1918 | 20 | Stafford | Fenton | 79250 | |
| WALKER | J. | 1942 | 45 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Pipe Fitter | 79251 |
| WALKER | J. | 1957 | 27 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Sinker | 79252 |