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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 44 | Florence | Longton | Pipe Fitter | 85623 |
| WOOD | Thomas H. (injured) | 1943 | 39 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Collier | 85624 |
| WOOD | Tom | 1909 | 21 | Barrow Pits | Bryncethin | Haulier | 85625 |
| WOOD | W. (injured) | 1957 | 46 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Shotfirer | 85626 |
| WOOD | Walter | 1901 | 32 | Kirkby | Kirkby in Ashfield | Dayman | 85627 |
| WOOD | Walter | 1909 | 27 | Grange (b) | Cobridge | Contractor | 85628 |
| WOOD | William | 1902 | 49 | Tonge | Tonge with Haulgh | Collier | 85629 |
| WOOD | William | 1906 | 41 | Skelton Park | Skelton | Deputy | 85630 |
| WOOD | William | 1909 | 39 | Denton | Denton | Collier | 85631 |
| WOOD | William | 1910 | 36 | Usworth | Usworth | Chock Drawer | 85632 |
| WOOD | William | 1925 | 38 | Edge Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage | 85633 |
| WOOD | William | 1928 | 26 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Inclineman | 85634 |
| WOOD | William | 1943 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 85635 | ||
| WOOD | William | 1950 | 24 | Hylton | Castletown | 85636 | |
| WOOD | William (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Tyldesley | Tyldesley | Collier | 85637 |
| WOOD | William (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Dataller | 85638 |
| WOOD | William (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Brackley | Walkden | Contractor | 85639 |
| WOOD | William (injured) | 1935 | 29 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Ostler | 85640 |
| WOOD | William (injured) | 1940 | 44 | Bradford | Bradford | Ripper | 85641 |
| WOOD | William B. | 1936 | 48 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Ripper | 85642 |
| WOOD | William Leslie | 1913 | 17 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 85643 | |
| WOOD | William M. (injured) | 1939 | 31 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Haulage Hand | 85644 |
| WOOD | Wilson | 1900 | 53 | Springwell | Springwell | Hewer | 85645 |
| WOOD | A.G. (injured) | 1944 | 20 | International | Blaengarw | Collier | 85478 |
| WOOD | Adam | 1914 | 43 | Windy Nook Quarry | Stone Sawyer | 85479 |