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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLOTT | Jonathan (injured) | 1919 | 52 | Furness Clough | Furness Vale | Shifter | 84801 |
| WILLMOTT | George | 1912 | 61 | Southgate | Clowne | Dataller | 84800 |
| WILLMORE | B. | 1953 | 27 | Hem Heath | Trentham | 84799 | |
| WILLISCROFT | Mark | 1905 | 57 | Sharlston, Stanley Main | Sharlston | Collier | 84798 |
| WILLIS | A. | 1948 | 43 | Eppleton | Hetton | Loader | 84774 |
| WILLIS | Albert (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Celynen, South, No.1 | Abercarn | Coalcutter | 84775 |
| WILLIS | Arthur | 1904 | 55 | Steetley | Steetley | Stallman | 84776 |
| WILLIS | Charles (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Pen-y-fan | Cwm | Collier | 84777 |
| WILLIS | Charles (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Mynyddysllwyn | Cilfynydd | Collier | 84778 |
| WILLIS | E. | 1938 | 48 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Shifter | 84779 |
| WILLIS | Edward (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Hewlett, No.2 | Hindley | Collier | 84780 |
| WILLIS | Edward (injured) | 1947 | 48 | Marine | Cwm | Latcher | 84781 |
| WILLIS | Edward J. (injured) | 1912 | 22 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Engine Cleaner | 84782 |
| WILLIS | G.A.J. (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 84783 |
| WILLIS | George T. (injured) | 1938 | 55 | Stafford | Fenton | Fireman | 84784 |
| WILLIS | H.A. (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 84785 |
| WILLIS | Henry | 1937 | 59 | South Normanton | Berristow | 84786 | |
| WILLIS | J. | 1931 | 54 | St Hilda's | South Shields | Hewer | 84787 |
| WILLIS | J. | 1942 | 51 | Seaham | Seaham | Hewer | 84788 |
| WILLIS | J. Charles (injured) | 1928 | 44 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 84789 |
| WILLIS | John | 1910 | 54 | Priors Lee, Stafford Pits | Priors Lee | Getter | 84790 |
| WILLIS | John Henry | 1914 | 44 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Shaftsman | 84791 |
| WILLIS | John Thomas | 1921 | 50 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Plate Layer | 84792 |
| WILLIS | Joseph | 1903 | 19 | West Pelton | Pelton | Driver | 84793 |
| WILLIS | Joseph | 1909 | 55 | West Stanley | Stanley | 84794 |