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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WITTINGTON | J.W. | 1939 | 38 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 85425 |
| WITTINGTON | John | 1926 | 32 | Ince Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 85426 |
| WITTER | Henry | 1934 | 56 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 85419 |
| WITTER | James (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 85420 | ||
| WITTER | John (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 85421 | ||
| WITTER | Joseph (injured) | 1934 | 51 | Giants Hall | Standish | Collier | 85422 |
| WITTER | R.V. (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 85423 | ||
| WITTER | Richard (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 85424 | ||
| WITHNEY | A. (injured) | 1954 | 67 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 85418 |
| WITHINGTON | Charles (injured) | 1941 | 40 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 85415 |
| WITHINGTON | James Ernest | 1910 | 13 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Haulage Hand | 85416 |
| WITHINGTON | Lewis William | 1911 | 22 | Cannock & Leacroft | Leacroft | Loader | 85417 |
| WITHEY | A. (injured) | 1959 | 34 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Collier | 85413 |
| WITHEY | Edward (injured) | 1935 | 18 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Reader & Recorder | 85414 |
| WITHES | N. (injured) | 1956 | 35 | Ogilvie | Deri | Deputy | 85412 |
| WITHERSPOON | William | 1904 | 15 | Shawfield | Law | Filler | 85411 |
| WITHERS | A. (injured) | 1959 | 47 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Propper, Packer & Withdrawer | 85401 |
| WITHERS | Alexander George (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Washery Engine Driver | 85402 |
| WITHERS | Caleb | 1913 | 56 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 85403 | |
| WITHERS | D.L. (Injured) | 1987 | 34 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Fitter | 85404 |
| WITHERS | Edward | 1951 | 42 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Repairer | 85405 |
| WITHERS | George | 1913 | 30 | Welbeck | Meden Vale | Sinker | 85406 |
| WITHERS | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier | 85407 |
| WITHERS | James | 1911 | 14 | Polquhairn | Drongan | Drawer | 85408 |
| WITHERS | Ronald (injured) | 1932 | 15 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier Boy | 85409 |