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
RAY
Albert
1914
17
Sharlston West
Walton
64341
RAY
Albert
1914
17
Sharlston West [or Walton]
Walton
Haulage Hand
64342
RAY
Charles
1959
53
Walton
Walton
Belt Maintenance Man
64343
RAY
Edward Reuben
1947
31
Whitehaven, William Pit
Whitehaven
Shifthand
64344
RAY
Ernest
1914
17
Kemberton
Madeley
Horse Driver
64345
RAY
James
1924
22
Bridgewater
Worsley
Drawer
64346
RAY
Leonard
1913
20
Talk-o'-th'-Hill
Talke
Loader
64347
RAY
P. James (injured)
1933
43
St John's
Maesteg
Assistant Repairer
64348
RAY
Walter
1923
23
Lumley
Great Lumley
Hewer
64349
