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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLSTENCROFT | William | 1936 | 50 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Dataller | 85458 |
| WOLSTENCROFT | William (injured) | 1921 | 48 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Surface Hand | 85459 |
| WOLSLEY | Richard (injured) | 1942 | 39 | Lea Green | St Helens | Onsetter | 85449 |
| WOLSEY | John (injured) | 1935 | 32 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 85446 |
| WOLSEY | Robert (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Clyne Valley | Black Pill | Labourer | 85447 |
| WOLSEY | Trevor (injured) | 1943 | 34 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Rider | 85448 |
| WOLLEY | Harold (injured) | 1940 | 36 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 85445 |
| WOLFONDALE | William (injured) | 1919 | 63 | Brackley | Walkden | Greaser | 85444 |
| WOLFF | Robert (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Magheramorne Quarry | Magheramorne | Labourer | 85443 |
| WOLFENDON | Charles | 1908 | 16 | Ashington | Ashington | Driver | 85442 |
| WOLFENDALE | Thomas | 1903 | 16 | Choppington | Choppington | Driver | 85441 |
| WOLFE [AKA Baltrus WILKAS] | Peter | 1926 | Birkhill | Bo’ness | 85440 | ||
| WOLFE | Joseph (injured) | 1946 | 48 | Oak, Victoria | Hollinwood | Collier | 85438 |
| WOLFE | Joseph (injured) | 1952 | 54 | Oak | Hollinwood | Faceworker | 85439 |
| WOGAN | Albert E. (injured) | 1919 | 38 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Dataller | 85437 |
| WITZLING | Z. | 1951 | 26 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 85436 | |
| WITTY | Patrick | 1914 | 40 | Britannia | Pengam | Timberman | 85435 |
| WITTS | C.J. (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Cwm Carn | Cwmcarn | Collier’s Assistant | 85431 |
| WITTS | Dennis (injured) | 1949 | 18 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Screenhand | 85432 |
| WITTS | Ernest (injured) | 1928 | 41 | Brynna, No.1 Slant | Llanharan | Collier | 85433 |
| WITTS | Henry | 1912 | 22 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Hardground Man | 85434 |
| WITTOTT | James (injured) | 1941 | 53 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Dataller | 85430 |
| WITTON | A. (Injured) | 1983 | 57 | Littleton | Huntington | Faceworker | 85427 |
| WITTON | John | 1900 | 23 | Himley | Kingswinford | Pikeman | 85428 |
| WITTON | John | 1906 | 40 | Himley, No.18 | Gornalwood | Oddman | 85429 |