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 | Lawrence | 1900 | 16 | Habergham, Arley | Habergham | Drawer | 85311 |
| WINSTANLEY | Leslie (injured) | 1957 | 33 | Bradley | Beltman | 85312 | |
| WINSTANLEY | Peter (injured) | 1936 | 51 | Upholland Quarry | Upholland | Filler | 85313 |
| WINSTANLEY | R. (injured) | 1958 | 40 | Bold | Earlstown | Deputy | 85314 |
| WINSTANLEY | R. (injured) | 1959 | 61 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Onsetter | 85315 |
| WINSTANLEY | Richard (injured) | 1918 | 37 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Washery Foreman | 85316 |
| WINSTANLEY | Richard (injured) | 1939 | 42 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Dataller | 85317 |
| WINSTANLEY | Robert | 1935 | 48 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Metalman | 85318 |
| WINSTANLEY | Robert | 1939 | 52 | Brynn Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 85319 |
| WINSTANLEY | S. (injured) | 1957 | 51 | Greengate Brickworks Quarry | St Helen's | Excavator Driver | 85320 |
| WINSTANLEY | Thomas | 1940 | 61 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 85321 |
| WINSTANLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | 52 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Collier | 85322 |
| WINSTANLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 42 | Cox Green, No.1 Quarry | Cox Green | Labourer | 85323 |
| WINSTANLEY | W. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 85324 | ||
| WINSTANLEY | Walter (injured) | 1959 | 20 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier | 85325 |
| WINSTANLEY | William | 1918 | 63 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Fireman | 85326 |
| WINSTANLEY | William | 1922 | 50 | Leven, No.4 Pit | Leven | Repairer | 85327 |
| WINSTANLEY | William | 1928 | 65 | Pemberton | Wigan | Fireman | 85328 |
| WINSTANLEY | William | 1944 | 29 | Bickershaw, No.1 Pit | Bickershaw | Drawer Off | 85329 |
| WINSTANLEY | William | 1945 | 50 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 85330 |
| WINSTANLEY | William (injured) | 1915 | 56 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Collier | 85331 |
| WINSTANLEY | William (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Kurtz Quarry | St Helens | Clay Getter | 85332 |
| WINSTANLEY | William (injured) | 1931 | 16 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Haulage Hand | 85333 |
| WINSTANLEY | William (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Pemberton | Wigan | Haulage Hand | 85334 |
| WINSTANLEY | William (injured) | 1949 | 39 | Brackley | Walkden | Loco Brakesman | 85335 |