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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALE | C. (injured) | 1953 | 36 | Naval | Penygraig | Fitter | 79149 |
| WALE | Herbert | 1938 | 40 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Face Timber Drawer | 79150 |
| WALE | John Willie | 1904 | 34 | Fitzwilliam Main [Hemsworth] | Fitzwilliam | Collier | 79151 |
| WALDRON | William | 1902 | 65 | Soothill Quarry | Batley | Stone Getter | 79148 |
| WALDKDEN | Thomas | 1909 | 19 | Cranberry Moss | Darwen | Drawer | 79147 |
| WALDIRLAW | L.I.S. (injured) | 1952 | 29 | Bradford | Bradford | Ripper | 79146 |
| WALDIN | E.T. (injured) | 1929 | 38 | International Slant | Abercraf | Collier | 79143 |
| WALDIN | Isaac (injured) | 1947 | 59 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Repairer | 79144 |
| WALDIN | Isiah | 1930 | 43 | St John's | Maesteg | Fireman | 79145 |
| WALDIE | James | 1960 | 39 | Edinburgh area | Haulageman | 79142 | |
| WALDEN | Charles (injured) | 1929 | 58 | Morlais | Llangennech | Labourer | 79139 |
| WALDEN | Edward (injured) | 1948 | 55 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Assistant Repairer | 79140 |
| WALDEN | William (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Tillery | Abertillery | Collier | 79141 |
| WALCH | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 48 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Packer | 79138 |
| WALBY | R.B. (injured) | 1955 | 25 | Llanharry Mine | Llantrisant | Miner’s Helper | 79135 |
| WALBY | William (injured) | 1934 | 51 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier | 79136 |
| WALBY | William A. | 1947 | 46 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 79137 |
| WALBROOK | James | 1906 | 67 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Dataller | 79134 |
| WALBRIDGE | M.E. (Injured) | 1979 | 49 | Portland Area No.4 Quarry | Portland | Excavator driver | 79133 |
| WALBERTON | John | 1900 | 59 | Lidgett | Tankersley | 79132 | |
| WAKLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 15 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Collier Boy | 79130 |
| WAKLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Labourer | 79131 |
| WAKHAM | Thomas | 1903 | 56 | Llancaut Quarry | Woodcroft | Labourer | 79129 |
| WAKEWORTH | James (injured) | 1943 | 44 | Bedford | Atherton | Ripper | 79128 |
| WAKES | John | 1913 | 33 | Ashby Vill Quarry | Ashby | Quarryman | 79127 |