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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODBRIDGE | Sidney (injured) | 1925 | 51 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Timberman | 85651 |
| WOODALL | George | 1906 | 57 | Holmside | Craghead | Shifter | 85647 |
| WOODALL | Herbert (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Ince Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Cutterman | 85648 |
| WOODALL | Samuel (injured) | 1953 | 45 | Mosley Common, Nos 1, 2 & 5 | Ellenbrook | Trainee Deputy | 85649 |
| WOODALL | Wilfred | 1935 | 26 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Corporal | 85650 |
| WOODACRE | Bernard (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Lyme | Haydock | Driller | 85646 |
| WOOD | Colin R. (injured) | 1959 | 22 | Bickershaw, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Bickershaw | Belt Maintenance | 85504 |
| WOOD | David | 1911 | 32 | Florence | Longton | Timberer | 85505 |
| WOOD | David (injured) | 1947 | 64 | Chanters | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 85506 |
| WOOD | E. | 1975 | 51 | Relicks Moss Quarry | Shovel driver | 85507 | |
| WOOD | Emmanuel | 1906 | 20 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 85508 |
| WOOD | Firth | 1906 | 27 | Middleton | Middleton | Collier | 85509 |
| WOOD | Frank | 1912 | 35 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Rescuer | 85510 |
| WOOD | Frank (injured) | 1937 | 18 | St George's | Tyldesley | Loader | 85511 |
| WOOD | Frank R. | 1908 | 21 | South Skelton | Stanghow | Driver | 85512 |
| WOOD | Frederick | 1942 | 34 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Filler | 85513 |
| WOOD | G. | 1934 | 55 | Washington | Washington | Hewer | 85514 |
| WOOD | G.W. | 1936 | 26 | Addison | Ryton | Pickman | 85515 |
| WOOD | G.W. | 1946 | 26 | Addison | Ryton | Pickman | 85516 |
| WOOD | George | 1901 | 46 | Birley, East | Woodhouse | Dataller | 85517 |
| WOOD | George | 1901 | 46 | Birley, East | Woodhouse | 85518 | |
| WOOD | George | 1962 | 57 | Stafford | Fenton | 85519 | |
| WOOD | George (injured) | 1927 | 35 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Coal Getter | 85520 |
| WOOD | George (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85521 | ||
| WOOD | George (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85522 |