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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODCOCK | Allan (injured) | 1930 | 44 | Gin | Tyldesley | Collier | 85657 |
| WOODCOCK | Arthur | 1934 | Bilsthorpe | Bilsthorpe | Ripper | 85658 | |
| WOODCOCK | Arthur (injured) | 1941 | 31 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 85659 |
| WOODCOCK | George | 1942 | 41 | Kingshill | Allanton | 85660 | |
| WOODCOCK | George (injured) | 1911 | 26 | Graig | Merthyr Tydfil | Labourer | 85661 |
| WOODCOCK | George (injured) | 1914 | 39 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Collier | 85662 |
| WOODCOCK | Harold | 1932 | 29 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 85663 |
| WOODCOCK | Harold | 1932 | 29 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | 85664 | |
| WOODCOCK | J. (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Conveyor Mover | 85665 |
| WOODCOCK | James | 1934 | 20 | Norley Quarry | Crane Driver | 85666 | |
| WOODCOCK | James (injured) | 1916 | 52 | Garswood Hall, No.5 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor’s Man | 85667 |
| WOODCOCK | John | 1904 | 47 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Dataller | 85668 |
| WOODCOCK | John (injured) | 1956 | 27 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Electrician | 85669 |
| WOODCOCK | Joseph | 1906 | 50 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Byeworker | 85670 |
| WOODCOCK | Joseph | 1915 | 55 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Dataller | 85671 |
| WOODCOCK | Joseph (injured) | 1918 | 16 | Pemberton | Wigan | Pony Driver | 85672 |
| WOODCOCK | Joseph (injured) | 1958 | 34 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Bricklayer | 85673 |
| WOODCOCK | N. (injured) | 1924 | 23 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Dataller | 85674 |
| WOODCOCK | Samuel (injured) | 1940 | 24 | Altham, Moorfield | Altham | Pan Loader | 85675 |
| WOODCOCK | Simon (injured) | 1939 | 65 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Platelayer | 85676 |
| WOODCOCK | W. | 1901 | 30 | Chickenley Heath | Chickenley | Mechanic | 85677 |
| WOODCLIFFE | Edgar (injured) | 1929 | 43 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Machineman | 85655 |
| WOODBURY | Brian | 1977 | 62 | Gwillam Quarry | Quarry Driller | 85654 | |
| WOODBURN | John | 1905 | 52 | Elliscales | Dalton Town with Newton | Miner | 85652 |
| WOODBURN | Robert | 1920 | Park House Mine | Bigrigg | 85653 |