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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINSTANLEY | Edward | 1943 | 44 | Moss, No.5 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Coal Cutter | 85286 |
| WINSTANLEY | George | 1952 | 41 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 85287 |
| WINSTANLEY | George (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 85288 | ||
| WINSTANLEY | George (injured) | 1929 | 52 | Mountain (c) | Upholland | Dataller | 85289 |
| WINSTANLEY | George (injured) | 1942 | 57 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Shotlighter | 85290 |
| WINSTANLEY | Gerald | 1924 | 27 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 85291 |
| WINSTANLEY | Harold (injured) | 1936 | 24 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 85292 |
| WINSTANLEY | Henry | 1911 | 48 | Orrell, No.3 | Wigan | Contractor | 85293 |
| WINSTANLEY | Henry (injured) | 1927 | 23 | Prescot | Upholland | Coal Cutter | 85294 |
| WINSTANLEY | Henry (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Greengate Quarry | St Helen's | Clay Filler | 85295 |
| WINSTANLEY | J. (injured) | 1931 | 35 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Fireman | 85296 |
| WINSTANLEY | J.E. (injured) | 1942 | 31 | Stoney Brow Quarry | Upholland | Rubble Breaker | 85297 |
| WINSTANLEY | James | 1916 | 18 | Mains, No.1 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 85298 |
| WINSTANLEY | James | 1959 | 51 | Brackley | Walkden | Screen Worker | 85299 |
| WINSTANLEY | James (injured) | 1925 | 51 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Collier | 85300 |
| WINSTANLEY | James (injured) | 1933 | 16 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 85301 |
| WINSTANLEY | James (injured) | 1950 | 237 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Fitter | 85302 |
| WINSTANLEY | John | 1925 | 47 | Tyldesley | Tyldesley | Collier | 85303 |
| WINSTANLEY | John (injured) | 1929 | 30 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 85304 |
| WINSTANLEY | John (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 85305 | ||
| WINSTANLEY | John (injured) | 1945 | 25 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Strip Drawer | 85306 |
| WINSTANLEY | John (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Collier | 85307 |
| WINSTANLEY | John (injured) | 1953 | 43 | Golborne | Golborne | Collier | 85308 |
| WINSTANLEY | John W. (injured) | 1926 | 39 | Old Boston | Haydock | Shunt Minder | 85309 |
| WINSTANLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85310 |