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 Robert | 1914 | 54 | Mitchell Main | Darfield | Dataller | 79303 |
| WALKER | John T. | 1928 | 38 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 79304 |
| WALKER | John William | 1903 | 30 | Blackwell ‘A' Winning | Berristow | Engineman | 79305 |
| WALKER | John William | 1903 | 52 | West Stanley | Stanley | Deputy | 79306 |
| WALKER | Joseph | 1907 | 42 | Treeton | Treeton | Collier | 79307 |
| WALKER | Joseph | 1910 | 28 | Shotton | Shotton | Prop Drawer | 79308 |
| WALKER | Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 25 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Stower | 79309 |
| WALKER | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 50 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Fireman | 79310 |
| WALKER | Joseph (injured) | 1949 | Summersales Drift | Pemberton | Fireman | 79311 | |
| WALKER | Joseph Henry | 1910 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 79312 | |
| WALKER | Joseph William (injured) | 1957 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Filler | 79313 | |
| WALKER | Jowett | 1915 | 42 | Water Haigh | Oulton | 79314 | |
| WALKER | Matthew | 1914 | 26 | Newbold | Loader | 79315 | |
| WALKER | Melfryn (Injured) | 1988 | 42 | Tower-Mardy | Hirwaun | Supplies worker | 79316 |
| WALKER | P. (Injured) | 1985 | 59 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Loading point controller | 79317 |
| WALKER | Percy (injured) | 1940 | 42 | Tunaen? Quarry | Engine Driver | 79318 | |
| WALKER | Peter | 1915 | 26 | Dunnikier, Lena Pit | Kirkcaldy | Night Oversman | 79319 |
| WALKER | Peter | 1938 | 36 | Dumbreck, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Kilsyth | Brusher | 79320 |
| WALKER | Peter (injured) | 1930 | 62 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Dayman | 79321 |
| WALKER | Philip (injured) | 1948 | 41 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 79322 |
| WALKER | R. | 1900 | 54 | Park Farm or Victoria | Heckmondwike | Shotfirer | 79323 |
| WALKER | R. (injured) | 1958 | 48 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Overhead Linesman | 79324 |
| WALKER | Ralph | 1910 | 44 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 79325 |
| WALKER | Ralph | 1947 | 34 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 79326 |
| WALKER | Reginald (injured) | 1927 | 28 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Collier | 79327 |