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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON | John (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Collier | 85015 |
| WILSON | John Barnes | 1901 | 46 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Shiftman | 85016 |
| WILSON | John Cyril | 1932 | Balgonie, Julian Pit | Thornton | Miner | 85017 | |
| WILSON | John Walter | 1934 | 32 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 85018 |
| WILSON | John William | 1906 | 16 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Pony Driver | 85019 |
| WILSON | Johnathan | 1910 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Bogie Hand | 85020 | |
| WILSON | Joseph | 1904 | 40 | Birchley | Billinge | Collier | 85021 |
| WILSON | Joseph | 1904 | 18 | Brayton Domain | Aspatria | Trailer | 85022 |
| WILSON | Joseph | 1908 | 65 | Tame Valley Quarry | Wilnecote | Clay Getter | 85023 |
| WILSON | Joseph | 1927 | 54 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Filler | 85024 |
| WILSON | Joseph | 1947 | 38 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | 85025 | |
| WILSON | Joseph | 1950 | 26 | Douglas Castle | Douglas | Oncost Man | 85026 |
| WILSON | Joseph (injured) | 1918 | 39 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 85027 |
| WILSON | Joseph Codling | 1907 | 51 | Emma Pit | Ryton | Stoneman | 85028 |
| WILSON | Josiah (injured) | 1916 | 41 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 85029 |
| WILSON | Luke | 1912 | 16 | St Helens (a) | St Helens Aukland | Pony Driver | 85030 |
| WILSON | M. | 1939 | 16 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Offtake Lad | 85031 |
| WILSON | Malcolm | 1905 | 28 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Miner | 85032 |
| WILSON | Martin | 1927 | 49 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Joiner | 85033 |
| WILSON | Matthew | 1905 | 38 | Loftus | Loftus | Back Overman | 85034 |
| WILSON | Matthew | 1906 | 56 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Joiner | 85035 |
| WILSON | Matthew | 1906 | 29 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Hewer | 85036 |
| WILSON | Matthew | 1910 | 41 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 85037 |
| WILSON | Matthew | 1916 | Carberry | Whitecraig | Miner | 85038 | |
| WILSON | Matthew | 1947 | 46 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 85039 |