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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WITHERS | Rowland (injured) | 1949 | 32 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 85410 |
| WITHERINGTON | Frederick (injured) | 1934 | 37 | Old Boston | Haydock | Fireman | 85399 |
| WITHERINGTON | J. (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Beltman | 85400 |
| WITHERALL | John Henry | 1913 | 24 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 85398 | |
| WITHENS | N. (injured) | 1952 | 17 | National | Wattstown | Collier's Assistant | 85397 |
| WITHAM | William | 1914 | 14 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | 85395 | |
| WITHAM | William | 1914 | 14 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | Haulage Hand | 85396 |
| WITEMAN | Norman (injured) | 1934 | 45 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Labourer | 85394 |
| WISWELL | David | 1916 | 15 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Haulage Hand | 85393 |
| WISTON | Fred | 1909 | 30 | Graig Fawr | Llan-dafal | Collier | 85391 |
| WISTON | W.H. (injured) | 1913 | 39 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 85392 |
| WISNIAKOWSKI | S. | 1949 | 34 | Stafford | Fenton | 85390 | |
| WISKA | B. (injured) | 1952 | 40 | Western | Nantymoel | Packer | 85389 |
| WISHMORE | John (injured) | 1948 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Repairer | 85388 | |
| WISHART | John | 1907 | 30 | Wester Gartshore | Kirkintilloch | Fireman | 85382 |
| WISHART | John | 1910 | 38 | Elgin & Wellwood | Dunfermline | Miner | 85383 |
| WISHART | Peter Laing | 1942 | 32 | Wellesley | Methil | Shunter | 85384 |
| WISHART | William | 1958 | 44 | Cameron | Buckhaven | 85385 | |
| WISHART | William | 1958 | 44 | Cameron | Buckhaven | Miner | 85386 |
| WISHART | William John | 1959 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Pit Sinker | 85387 | |
| WISEMAN | J.A. | 1927 | 35 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | 85377 | |
| WISEMAN | J.A. | 1927 | 35 | Hetton Lyons | Hetton le Hole | 85378 | |
| WISEMAN | Robert (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85379 | ||
| WISEMAN | Robert (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85380 | ||
| WISEMAN | Robert (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85381 |