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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
YOUNG Walter 1900 58 Redheugh Gateshead Stonenan 86664
WYLIE Walter 1947 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 86316
WYATT Walter 1903 - New Oaks Stairfoot 86296
WRIGHT Walter 1933 18 Whitwood Whitwood 86255
WORDMAN Walter 1950 66 Celynen, North Newbridge Rider 85961
WOODWARD Walter 1910 41 Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit Westhoughton Carpenter 85869
WOOD Walter 1901 32 Kirkby Kirkby in Ashfield Dayman 85627
WOOD Walter 1909 27 Grange (b) Cobridge Contractor 85628
WINFREY Walter 1905 30 Hickleton Main Thurnscoe Collier 85235
WILSON Walter 1909 30 Manners Ilkeston Dayman 85118
WILSON Walter 1915 61 Callendar Brickworks Falkirk Clay Miner 85119
WILSON Walter 1939 34 Hirstrigg Shotts 85120
WILLIAMS Walter 1913 53 Bridge Brierley Hill Pikeman 84457
WILLIAMS Walter 1947 50 Gresford Wrexham Ripper-Collier 84458
WILLIAMS Walter 1951 47 Hafod Ruabon Collier 84459
WILKINSON Walter 1911 14 Rotherham Main Rotherham 82302
WILKINSON Walter 1911 14 Rotherham Main Rotherham Horse Driver 82303
WILKINSON Walter 1913 52 Avenue, No.11 Clay Cross Header 82304
WILKINSON Walter 1913 52 Avenue, No.11 Clay Cross Header 82305
WHITLEY Walter 1937 17 Gresford Wrexham Screen Hand 81747
WHITEHEAD Walter 1910 41 Bradford, Parker Pit Bradford Fireman 81632
WHITE Walter 1909 33 New London Newthorpe Labourer 81547
WESTERBY Walter 1912 44 Whitwood Whitwood Collier 81171
WESTERBY Walter 1912 44 Whitwood Whitwood 81172
WEST Walter 1923 23 Lassodie Mill Kelty Brusher 81155