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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOLFALL | Arthur | 1933 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 85900 | ||
| WOOLFALL | William | 1933 | 34 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier | 85901 |
| WOOLEY | Arthur | 1933 | 21 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 85891 |
| WOOLEY | Bertie (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Stafford | Fenton | Haulage Hand | 85892 |
| WOOLEY | Charles (injured) | 1932 | 60 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Collier | 85893 |
| WOOLEY | Edward | 1902 | 69 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Lamp locker | 85894 |
| WOOLEY | Ernest | 1939 | 58 | Scout Quarry | Edenfield | Stone Getter | 85895 |
| WOOLEY | George (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Bank. | Westhoughton | Waggon Shunter | 85896 |
| WOOLEY | John (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Glebe | Fenton | Duffer Out | 85897 |
| WOOLEY | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 85898 | ||
| WOOLEY | William | 1959 | 19 | Bickershaw, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 85899 |
| WOOLER | G. (injured) | 1958 | 46 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier-Repairer | 85889 |
| WOOLER | Henry (injured) | 1911 | 55 | Resolven | Resolven | Collier | 85890 |
| WOOLEN | William (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Trafficman | 85888 |
| WOOLDRIDGE | A. | 1917 | Sneyd | Burslem | 85886 | ||
| WOOLDRIDGE | P. (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Helper | 85887 |
| WOOLCOCK | B. (Injured) | 1977 | 28 | Mount Wellington | Bissoe | Leading miner | 85884 |
| WOOLCOCK | Edward James | 1906 | 17 | Clitters United | Callington | Miner | 85885 |
| WOOLARD | Frank (injured) | 1946 | 59 | Lea Green, King Pit | St Helens | Packer | 85883 |
| WOOLAM | Thomas | 1905 | 47 | New Boston | Haydock | Daywageman | 85881 |
| WOOLAM | William E. (injured) | 1944 | 40 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 85882 |
| WOOLAERTT | Gordon Douglas (injured) | 1934 | 15 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier’s Assistant | 85880 |
| WOODYATTE | A. (injured) | 1952 | 29 | Marine | Cwm | Deputy | 85879 |
| WOODYATT | T. (injured) | 1955 | 40 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 85878 |
| WOODWORTH | John Spencer | 1913 | 27 | Ackton Hall | Featherstone | Boiler Smith | 85877 |