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 | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Assistant Repairer | 79353 |
| WALKER | Thomas (injured) | 1919 | 44 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 79354 |
| WALKER | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Metalman | 79355 |
| WALKER | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 79356 | ||
| WALKER | W. | 1903 | 23 | East Ardsley | East Ardsley | Collier | 79357 |
| WALKER | W. | 1910 | 14 | Williamthorpe | Temple Normanton | Coal Cleaner | 79358 |
| WALKER | W. | 1931 | 38 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Stoneman | 79359 |
| WALKDEN or WALKER | James Henry (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Plastic Quarry | Huncoat | Labourer | 79169 |
| WALKDEN | Arthur (injured) | 1938 | 42 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Fireman | 79161 |
| WALKDEN | George | 1935 | 54 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 79162 |
| WALKDEN | Isaac (injured) | 1932 | 49 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Collier | 79163 |
| WALKDEN | James | 1908 | 33 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 79164 |
| WALKDEN | James (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Haulage Dataller | 79165 |
| WALKDEN | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 79166 | ||
| WALKDEN | Reginald (injured) | 1939 | 18 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Assistant Coalcutter | 79167 |
| WALKDEN | Richard (injured) | 1937 | 50 | Waterside | Yate & Pickup Bank | Fireman | 79168 |
| WALFORD | Graham (Injured) | 1973 | 36 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Collier | 79159 |
| WALFORD | W.J. (injured) | 1927 | 16 | National | Wattstown | Jibman | 79160 |
| WALES | Daniel | 1921 | Lady Ha' Pit | Kilwinning | Miner | 79154 | |
| WALES | Ernest | 1907 | 18 | Govan, No.6 Pit | Glasgow | Labourer | 79155 |
| WALES | Isaac | 1910 | 16 | Auckland Park | Bishop Auckland | Putter | 79156 |
| WALES | James | 1919 | Douglas Park | Bothwell | 79157 | ||
| WALES | John | 1907 | 33 | Lofthouse | Outwood | Collier | 79158 |
| WALELY | Alfred (injured) | 1912 | 15 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Collier Boy | 79153 |
| WALEIKEINZN | V. (injured) | 1951 | 37 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Labourer | 79152 |