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 | James R. | 1922 | 22 | Lane Head Quarry | Crusher Hand | 84986 | |
| WILSON | John | 1900 | 54 | Bunker's Hill, No.2 | Bilston | Collier | 84987 |
| WILSON | John | 1901 | 26 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 84988 |
| WILSON | John | 1903 | 34 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Stone Teemer | 84989 |
| WILSON | John | 1904 | 31 | Leven | Leven | Repairer | 84990 |
| WILSON | John | 1907 | 45 | Park Hill | Stanley | Byeworker | 84991 |
| WILSHIRE | R. (injured) | 1954 | 26 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 84845 |
| WILSHER | William | 1901 | 24 | Lumpsey | Brotton | Back Deputy | 84844 |
| WILSHAW | C. | 1970 | Sheriff Pit | 84832 | |||
| WILSHAW | C.H. | 1953 | 48 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | 84833 | |
| WILSHAW | Ernest (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 84834 | ||
| WILSHAW | Ernest (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 84835 | ||
| WILSHAW | Ernest (injured) | 1935 | 25 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 84836 |
| WILSHAW | H. | 1911 | 60 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 84837 | |
| WILSHAW | Harry (injured) | 1940 | 14 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Screenhand | 84838 |
| WILSHAW | Henry | 1918 | 21 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Loader | 84839 |
| WILSHAW | Herbert | 1911 | 59 | Shelton, Deep No.2 | Hanley | Collier | 84840 |
| WILSHAW | Hugh (injured) | 1941 | 58 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Overman | 84841 |
| WILSHAW | Thomas (injured) | 1941 | 55 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 84842 |
| WILSHAW | W. | 1952 | 50 | Apedale | Apedale | 84843 | |
| WILNOTT | J. | 1901 | 52 | North Gawber | Gawber | Collier | 84831 |
| WILMOTT | David (injured) | 1928 | 43 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 84830 |
| WILMOT or WILLMOTT | Sydney | 1909 | 42 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Labourer | 84829 |
| WILMOT | Melville A. (injured) | 1947 | 24 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 84828 |
| WILMORE | Joseph (injured) | 1913 | 34 | Caerau | Caerau | Collier | 84827 |