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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILMENT | Sydney | 1914 | 44 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Collier | 84825 |
| WILMENT | Sydney | 1914 | 44 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 84826 |
| WILLSHAW | John (injured) | 1915 | 37 | Ashton's Field | Little Hulton | Collier | 84824 |
| WILLSBY | Brian Ashley (injured) | 1955 | 19 | Gresford | Wrexham | Trainee | 84823 |
| WILLS | A. (injured) | 1940 | 46 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 84808 |
| WILLS | Alfred | 1932 | Glyn Tillery (Old) | Hafodyrynys | 84809 | ||
| WILLS | Dennis | 1955 | 18 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 84810 |
| WILLS | F.S. | 1934 | 28 | International | Blaengarw | Collier | 84811 |
| WILLS | Frederick J. (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Williams Drift | Assistant Repairer | 84812 | |
| WILLS | Hugh (injured) | 1933 | 36 | Grag Quarry | Labourer | 84813 | |
| WILLS | J. | 1934 | 31 | Murton | Murton | Scalloper | 84814 |
| WILLS | John Joseph (injured) | 1932 | 28 | Bodfari Quarry | Bodfari | Filler | 84815 |
| WILLS | N. (injured) | 1959 | 44 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Ripper | 84816 |
| WILLS | Richard | 1911 | 22 | South Crofty | Camborne | Miner | 84817 |
| WILLS | Thomas | 1914 | 41 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Miner | 84818 |
| WILLS | William | 1911 | 45 | St Helens, Deep Pit | St Helens | Collier | 84819 |
| WILLS | William Henry (injured) | 1947 | 37 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 84820 |
| WILLS | William John | 1952 | 27 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Rider | 84821 |
| WILLS | William Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Bodfari Quarry | Bodfari | Collier | 84822 |
| WILLOWS | H.B. (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 84807 |
| WILLOUGHBY | J.W. | 1928 | 35 | Harton | South Shields | Bank Hand | 84802 |
| WILLOUGHBY | J.W. | 1933 | 35 | Harton | South Shields | Bank Hand | 84803 |
| WILLOUGHBY | John | 1913 | 63 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Oiler | 84804 |
| WILLOUGHBY | K. (Injured) | 1985 | 54 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Faceworker | 84805 |
| WILLOUGHBY | Thomas | 1928 | 51 | Westwood. | Collier | 84806 |