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 John 1902 29 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shunter 86610
YOUNG William James 1914 29 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Hewer 86676
WYLIE Walter 1947 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 86316
WRIGHT Jonathan 1910 26 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Junction Hand 86201
WREN Isaac 1910 50 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Joiner 86089
WREN John 1910 37 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Hewer 86090
WREN Thomas 1910 20 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Joiner 86091
WORAN William 1900 52 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifter 85959
WOODEND Thomas 1947 64 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 85678
WILSON Johnathan 1910 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Bogie Hand 85020
WILSON Joseph 1947 38 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven 85025
WILSON Matthew 1947 46 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Deputy 85039
WILSON William 1910 21 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Bogie Hand 85134
WILSON George H. 1947 29 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 84934
WILSON James 1904 50 Whitehaven Whitehaven Shunter 84973
WILLIAMSON John J. 1957 Haig Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 84754
WILLIAMSON M. (injured) 1947 Haig Pit Whitehaven Hewer 84757
WILLIAMSON William 1947 27 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 84765
WILLIAMSON Francis 1913 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Fireman 84735
WILKINSON Frank 1928 32 Haig Pit Whitehaven Deputy 82207
WILKINSON William 1931 24 Haig Pit Whitehaven Hewer 82309
WILKINSON William 1931 24 Haig Pit Whitehaven Hewer 82310
WILDING Albert (injured) 1957 Sandwith Mine Whitehaven Dumper Driver 82110
WHINNERAY William 1900 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Stoneman 81396
WELSH Isaac 1910 20 Whitehaven, Wellington Pit Whitehaven Tail Rope Attendant 81073