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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINSTAN | Leslie (injured) | 1927 | 26 | Glyn Merthyr | Resolven | Sinker | 85276 |
| WINSPER | Ian (Injured) | 1981 | 20 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Faceworker | 85275 |
| WINSON | Fred | 1909 | 32 | Treeton | Treeton | Stoker | 85272 |
| WINSON | Joseph | 1910 | 62 | Langwith | Mansfield | Stallman | 85273 |
| WINSON | Samuel | 1935 | 55 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Pitman | 85274 |
| WINSLEY | Gilbert | 1908 | 25 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | Inclineman | 85271 |
| WINSLETT | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Timberman | 85270 |
| WINSHIP | John | 1901 | 45 | Hebburn, 'C' Pit | Hebburn | Hewer | 85269 |
| WINSEY | Stephen (injured) | 1935 | 31 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Coal Filler | 85268 |
| WINSBOROUGH (AKA Francis DEMPSEY) | Francis Dempsey | 1950 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 85267 | |
| WINSBOROUGH | Francis | 1950 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 85266 | ||
| WINROW | George (injured) | 1919 | 25 | Park Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 85262 |
| WINROW | John | 1913 | 20 | Moor Pit, No.5 | Hindley | Drawer | 85263 |
| WINROW | S. (injured) | 1959 | 24 | Giants Hall | Standish | Haulage Hand | 85264 |
| WINROW | William (injured) | 1938 | 46 | Wain | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 85265 |
| WINNING | Hugh | 1927 | 48 | Heworth, Fanny Pit | Gateshead & Washington | Deputy | 85259 |
| WINNING | John (Injured) | 1989 | 20 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Surface chargehand | 85260 |
| WINNING | Walter (Injured) | 1937 | Earnock, No.3 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 85261 | |
| WINNEPENNY | Richard | 1912 | 56 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Deputy | 85258 |
| WINNELL | Robert (injured) | 1949 | 23 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 85257 |
| WINNEL | C.S. (injured) | 1958 | 29 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Shovel Operator | 85256 |
| WINNARD | Albert Edward | 1911 | 27 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Collier | 85250 |
| WINNARD | Charles (injured) | 1937 | 51 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 85251 |
| WINNARD | Elijah (injured) | 1936 | 21 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Haulage Hand | 85252 |
| WINNARD | Frank (injured) | 1937 | 35 | Rookery | Talke | Fireman | 85253 |