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 | John | 1904 | 37 | Spawood | Guisborough | Deputy | 79278 |
| WALKER | John | 1906 | 17 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Shunter | 79279 |
| WALKER | John | 1906 | Whitehill | Rosewell | 79280 | ||
| WALKER | John | 1907 | 54 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Miner | 79281 |
| WALKER | John | 1910 | 14 | Usworth | Usworth | Driver | 79282 |
| WALKER | John | 1910 | 29 | Winscales Mine | Winscales | Miner | 79283 |
| WALKER | John | 1911 | 63 | Castlehill | Carluke | Loco. Driver | 79284 |
| WALKER | John | 1913 | 24 | Roman Camp, No.3 Mine | Broxburn | Haulage Hand | 79285 |
| WALKER | John | 1917 | 15 | Cauldhame, No.1 Pit | Springside | 79286 | |
| WALKER | John | 1917 | Springhill, Cauldhame Pit | Springside | 79287 | ||
| WALKER | John | 1919 | Polmaise, No.2 Pit | Stirling | Shaftman | 79288 | |
| WALKER | John | 1919 | 35 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | 79289 | |
| WALKER | John | 1932 | Lethans Pit | Saline | 79290 | ||
| WALKER | John | 1932 | Lethans, No.2 Mine | Saline | Machineman | 79291 | |
| WALKER | John | 1939 | 39 | Reedley | Reedley | Dataller | 79292 |
| WALKER | John | 1952 | 37 | Michael | East Wemyss | Miner | 79293 |
| WALKER | John (injured) | 1929 | 38 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 79294 |
| WALKER | John (injured) | 1935 | 46 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Labourer | 79295 |
| WALKER | John (Injured) | 1986 | 42 | Apedale, Nos 5 & 6 | Apedale | Collier | 79296 |
| WALKER | John Bromley (injured) | 1935 | 36 | Glebe | Fenton | Collier | 79297 |
| WALKER | John Brown | 1957 | 37 | Kames | Muirkirk | Hewer | 79298 |
| WALKER | John George (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Haulier | 79299 |
| WALKER | John Laird | 1927 | Kenmuirhill | Shettleston | Drawer | 79300 | |
| WALKER | John Parkin | 1909 | 25 | West Stanley | Stanley | 79301 | |
| WALKER | John Robert | 1914 | 51 | Mitchell Main | Darfield | 79302 |