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
WYLIE Walter 1947 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 86316
WORAN William 1900 52 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifter 85959
WOODEND Thomas 1947 64 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 85678
WILSON Joseph 1947 38 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven 85025
WILSON Matthew 1947 46 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Deputy 85039
WILSON George H. 1947 29 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 84934
WILLIAMSON William 1947 27 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 84765
WILLIAMSON Francis 1913 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Fireman 84735
WHINNERAY William 1900 26 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Stoneman 81396
WELLS James 1941 27 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Haulage Hand 81046
WALKER Ralph 1947 34 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 79326
WALBY William A. 1947 46 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 79137
TWEDDLE Albert 1947 31 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Faceworker 78397
TURNER Thomas 1947 46 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 78319
STEPHENS Moses (injured) 1941 17 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Haulage Hand 73320
SMITH Thomas B. 1947 62 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 72274
SMITH Harold 1947 41 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 71769
SMITH Thomas T. 1947 32 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 72281
SHILTON Henry 1947 44 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 70620
SHAW Mark J. 1947 45 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Shifthand 70287
SHACKLEY Thomas 1947 40 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Pan-Puller 70011
SEWARD Leonard 1947 36 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Brusher 69980
SAULTERS Albert E. 1947 40 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Hewer 69306
RUDDICK Henry (injured) 1941 59 Whitehaven, William Pit Whitehaven Deputy 68701