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 | George Henry | 1906 | 16 | Birley, East | Woodhouse | 84936 | |
| WILSON | George Thomas | 1901 | 30 | Pelton | Pelton | Labourer | 84937 |
| WILSON | Georgina | 1908 | 16 | Michael | East Wemyss | Coal Picker | 84938 |
| WILSON | H. | 1936 | 16 | Horden | Horden | Datal | 84939 |
| WILSON | Harold | 1929 | 36 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Hewer | 84940 |
| WILSON | Harry | 1902 | 58 | Bankton | Tranent | Pit Bottomer | 84941 |
| WILSON | Harry | 1911 | 32 | Witham Hall Quarry | Eaglescliffe | Quarryman | 84942 |
| WILSON | Harry | 1933 | 39 | Nunnery | Sheffield | 84943 | |
| WILSON | Harry (injured) | 1941 | 20 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 84944 |
| WILSON | Henry | 1904 | 22 | Sacriston, Shield Row | Sacriston | Hewer | 84945 |
| WILSON | Henry | 1910 | 21 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | Miner | 84946 |
| WILSON | Henry | 1925 | 33 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Hewer | 84947 |
| WILSON | Henry | 1941 | 34 | Murton | Murton | Shifter | 84948 |
| WILSON | Henry | 1950 | 50 | Parbold Hill Quarry | Parbold | Quarryman | 84949 |
| WILSON | Henry (injured) | 1931 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Pony Driver | 84950 |
| WILSON | Herbert | 1900 | 25 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Daywageman | 84951 |
| WILSON | Herbert | 1911 | 42 | Grassmoor | Stallman | 84952 | |
| WILSON | Herbert | 1913 | 16 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Screen Boy | 84953 |
| WILSON | Hill | 1902 | 30 | Pumpherston | Uphall | Miner | 84954 |
| WILSON | Homer | 1916 | 17 | Philpstoun, No.1 Mine | Philpstoun | Drawer | 84955 |
| WILSON | Horace (injured) | 1940 | 36 | Brynn Hall | Ashton in Makerfield | Collier | 84956 |
| WILSON | Hugh | 1914 | 40 | Newton, No.1 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 84957 |
| WILSON | Hugh | 1943 | 49 | Fraser Pit | West Calder | Shale Miner | 84958 |
| WILSON | Ian (Injured) | 1982 | 21 | Holditch | Chesterton | Mechanic | 84959 |
| WILSON | Isaac William | 1902 | 17 | Griff, No.4 | Nuneaton | Horse Driver | 84960 |