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
WILLIAMS
Jack (injured)
1959
43
Walton
Walton
Drifter
83386
WARDLE
Wilfred
1959
38
Walton
Walton
Machine man
79987
ROTHERY
Jack
1959
54
Walton
Walton
Belt Maintenance Man
68298
RAY
Charles
1959
53
Walton
Walton
Belt Maintenance Man
64343
HUDSON
William
1959
46
Walton
Walton
Machine man
36308
DUTTON
Alfred
1904
17
Walton
Walton
20016
COE
Lawrence
1959
38
Walton
Walton
Overman
11951
BUXTON
Richard Rhodes
1900
47
Walton
Boythorpe
Deputy
9435
