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
WHALLEY
Albert
1906
16
Altham, Moorfield
Altham
Drawer
81267
WHALLEY
Albert (injured)
1935
53
Cronton
Whiston
Collier
81268
WHALLEY
Ambrose
1913
50
Lingard Lane
Bredbury
Dataller
81269
WHALLEY
Arthur
1910
24
Birchenwood
Kidsgrove
Loader
81270
WHALLEY
Edward (injured)
1942
34
Nook, No.4
Tyldesley
Collier
81271
WHALLEY
Ernest (injured)
1924
42
Gibfield, Arley
Atherton
Fireman
81272
WHALLEY
Frank (injured)
1940
40
Park Hall, Nos 5 & 6
Longton
Surface Labourer
81273
WHALLEY
Harry (injured)
1932
30
Cleworth Hall
Tyldesley
Collier
81274
WHALLEY
Harry (injured)
1934
51
Bedford
Atherton
Dataller
81275
WHALLEY
James (injured)
1921
54
Pendleton
Pendleton
Fireman
81276
WHALLEY
James (injured)
1938
43
Rishton
Rishton
Stone Duster
81277
WHALLEY
John (injured)
1955
17
Newton [or Wood]
Haydock
Haulage Hand
81278
WHALLEY
Joseph (injured)
1936
30
Bradford
Bradford
Drawer
81279
WHALLEY
Michael (injured)
1930
29
Shelton, Deep No.2
Hanley
Deputy
81280
WHALLEY
R. (injured)
1950
37
Astley Green
Tyldesley
Collier
81281
WHALLEY
Richard
1924
48
Ellerbeck
Coppull
Contractor’s Man
81282
WHALLEY
Richard (injured)
1943
46
Chisnall Hall
Coppull
Shotfirer
81283
WHALLEY
Robert (injured)
1924
35
Lea Green
St Helens
Collier
81284
WHALLEY
Thomas (injured)
1925
Lea Green
St Helens
81285
WHALLEY
Thomas (injured)
1927
Ashton's Green
St Helens
81286
WHALLEY
Walter (injured)
1914
34
Sherdley
St Helens
Labourer
81287
WHALLEY
William
1914
65
Hindley Green, Arley Yard Pit
Hindley Green
Daywageman
81288