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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIS | Thomas | 1903 | 29 | Bourn Moor | Bourn Moor | Coal Cutter | 84795 |
| WILLIS | W.J. | 1902 | 16 | Raglan | Heol-y-Cyw | Collier Boy | 84796 |
| WILLIS | William Richard | 1904 | 55 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Hewer | 84797 |
| WILLINS | Robert | 1951 | 45 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Fore Overman | 84773 |
| WILLINGHAM | John (injured) | 1915 | 22 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Dataller | 84772 |
| WILLIE | Stephen (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Collier | 84771 |
| WILLIANS | Thomas Jorden (injured) | 1931 | 34 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 84769 |
| WILLIANS | William John (injured) | 1923 | 43 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 84770 |
| WILLIAMSON | Frederick Arnold | 1975 | 59 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Deputy | 84736 |
| WILLIAMSON | George | 1905 | 56 | Denton | Denton | Collier | 84737 |
| WILLIAMSON | George | 1907 | 25 | Netherton | Netherton | Banksman | 84738 |
| WILLIAMSON | George | 1936 | 61 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Oncost Worker | 84739 |
| WILLIAMSON | Harry | 1909 | 36 | Niddrie | Gilmerton | Oncostman | 84740 |
| WILLIAMSON | Henry | 1910 | 45 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | Brusher | 84741 |
| WILLIAMSON | Herbert (injured) | 1926 | 33 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 84742 |
| WILLIAMSON | Horace | 1909 | 14 | New Selston | Jacksdale | Horse Driver | 84743 |
| WILLIAMSON | J. | 1938 | 41 | Murton | Murton | Stoneman | 84744 |
| WILLIAMSON | James | 1907 | 31 | Wester Queenslie, No.2 | Shettleston | Brusher | 84745 |
| WILLIAMSON | James | 1917 | Valleyfield, No.1 Pit | Newmills | Miner | 84746 | |
| WILLIAMSON | James | 1944 | 44 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Miner | 84747 |
| WILLIAMSON | James | 1946 | 41 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 84748 | |
| WILLIAMSON | James Thomson | 1941 | 55 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Miner | 84749 |
| WILLIAMSON | John | 1910 | 14 | Kames, No.2 Pit | Pony Driver | 84750 | |
| WILLIAMSON | John | 1912 | 36 | Auckland Park | Bishop Auckland | Engineman | 84751 |
| WILLIAMSON | John | 1924 | Carberry | Whitecraig | Miner | 84752 |