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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKMAN | Robert (injured) | 1920 | 19 | Hulton, Bank Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 85975 |
| WORKMAN | Thomas | 1902 | 35 | Pegswood | Pegswood | Shifter | 85976 |
| WORKMAN | Thomas Lane | 1914 | 41 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Incline Hitcher | 85977 |
| WORKINGTON | Patrick (injured) | 1921 | 48 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Daywageman | 85973 |
| WORGAN | Colin | 1912 | 25 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Collier | 85967 |
| WORGAN | Frederick (injured) | 1929 | 34 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Drawer | 85968 |
| WORGAN | George | 1907 | 24 | Great Western, No.2 Pit | Gyfeillon | Labourer | 85969 |
| WORGAN | George (injured) | 1942 | 65 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 85970 |
| WORGAN | John | 1925 | 55 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | 85971 | |
| WORGAN | Stanley (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 85972 |
| WORE | William | 1914 | 30 | Penbough China Clay Quarry | St Stephen in Brannel | Engine Driver | 85966 |
| WORDSWORTH | A.W. | 1956 | 53 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | 85962 | |
| WORDSWORTH | John W. (injured) | 1940 | 47 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 85963 |
| WORDSWORTH | John William | 1914 | 24 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | 85964 | |
| WORDSWORTH | John William | 1914 | 24 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Trammer | 85965 |
| WORDMAN | Walter | 1950 | 66 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Rider | 85961 |
| WORBY | Thomas | 1909 | 26 | West Stanley | Stanley | 85960 | |
| WORAN | William | 1900 | 52 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Shifter | 85959 |
| WOOZEY | Thomas (injured) | 1956 | 25 | Dillwyn, No.1 | Seven Sisters | Underground Fitter | 85958 |
| WOOTTON | Arthur J. (Injured) | 1982 | 56 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Mechanic | 85957 |
| WOOTTEN | James (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 85956 |
| WOOTTAN | A. (Injured) | 1975 | 63 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | Pit bottom haulage worker | 85955 |
| WOOTON | B. (Injured) | 1985 | 48 | Florence | Longton | Materials man | 85947 |
| WOOTON | Ernest | 1913 | 24 | Lletty Shenkin | Cwmbach | Labourer | 85948 |
| WOOTON | Frederick | 1900 | 34 | Corsham Court Quarry | Corsham Down | Miner | 85949 |