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
YORATH
Kenneth (injured)
1949
15
Trane Pit
Evanstown
Trainee
86526
YEWER
Brinley
1936
15
Newlands
Pyle
Collier Boy
86524
WYNN
Bertram (injured)
1927
15
Risca, No.2
Risca
Collier Boy
86322
WRIGHT
B.Y. (injured)
1930
15
Cwm Carn
Cwmcarn
Collier’s Assistant
86113
WRIGHT
George William
1908
15
Eldon
Shildon
Driver
86144
WRIGHT
Harold
1928
15
Long Lane
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Haulage Hand
86149
WRIGHT
Henry Smith
1908
15
Monk Bretton
Monk Bretton
Driver
86164
WRIGHT
Peter (injured)
1956
15
Gresford
Wrexham
Haulage Hand
86214
WRIGHT
Thomas (injured)
1916
15
Poynton
Poynton
Haulage Hand
86246
WRENCH
Leonard (injured)
1939
15
Florence
Longton
Haulier
86094
WRENCH
Thomas Heman (injured)
1914
15
Callyfedw Quarry
Slate Maker
86095
WOTHERSPOON
James
1910
15
Kenmuirhill, No.2 Pit
Shettleston
Office Boy
86067
WOOLAERTT
Gordon Douglas (injured)
1934
15
Penllwyngwent
Ogmore Vale
Collier’s Assistant
85880
WOODWARD
George (injured)
1937
15
Newton [or Wood]
Haydock
Haulage Hand
85835
WOODS
Joseph (injured)
1917
15
Clock Face
St Helens
Bank Hand
85774
WOODS
Norman (injured)
1935
15
Lea Green, King Pit
St Helens
Haulage Hand
85786
WOODS
Alfred Edward
1910
15
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Haulage Hand
85737
WOOD
George (injured)
1947
15
Victoria (b)
Standish
Surface Hand
85525
WOOD
Jesse
1918
15
Brackley
Walkden
Haulage Hand
85562
WOOD
Joseph
1906
15
Silksworth
Sunderland
Wailer
85580
WITHERSPOON
William
1904
15
Shawfield
Law
Filler
85411
WITHERS
Ronald (injured)
1932
15
Bedwas Navigation
Bedwas
Collier Boy
85409
WISWELL
David
1916
15
Haydock, Princess Pit
Haydock Green
Haulage Hand
85393
WINWOOD
John (injured)
1911
15
Bargoed Brithdir
Bargoed
Collier
85368
WINSTANLEY
Arthur
1913
15
Silverwood
Thrybergh
Pony Driver
85282
