Durham Mining Museum - William Colliery (original) (raw)
(See also Whitehaven Colliery)
| Location: | Whitehaven½ miles [1 km] NNW of Whitehaven |
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| Map Ref: | (Sheet 89) NX973191, 54° 33' 24" N, 3° 35' 18" W |
| Maps: |  1951 map from the Guide to the Coalfields (Colliery Guardian) |
| Opened: | |
| Closed: | 1954 |
| Owners: | 1890s - Whitehaven Colliery Co. |
| 1933 - Messrs. Priestman Whitehaven Collieries Ltd. | |
| 1930s - Priestman Whitehaven Collieries Ltd. | |
| 1936 - Cumberland Coal Co. (Whitehaven) Ltd. | |
| 1947 - National Coal Board (N.C.B.) | |
| Output: | 1888 - Coal. |
| 1890 - Coal. | |
| 1894 - William - Coal: Coking, Household, Steam. | |
| 1896 - Coal: Coking, Household, Steam. | |
| 1900 - William - Coal: Household, Steam. | |
| 1902 - Coal: Household, Steam. | |
| 1905 - Coal: Household, Steam. | |
| 1910 - Coal: Household, Steam. | |
| 1915 - Coal: Household, Steam. | |
| 1921 - Coal: Coking, Household, Steam. | |
| 1925 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Manufacturing, Steam. | |
| 1930 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Manufacturing, Steam. | |
| 1935 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| 1947 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| 1948 - Coal: Gas, Steam. | |
| 1949 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| 1950 - Coal: Gas, Steam. | |
| 1951 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| 1952 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| 1953 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| 1954 - Coal: Coking, Gas, Household, Steam. | |
| Employment: | Year Pit Total Below Above 1894William576  398178 1896621449172 1900William1,055804251 19021,116858258 1905810603207 1910966745221 1915796596200 1921884701183 1925716548168 193037330766 1935856736120 1935_Discontinued 10/35_ 194049739998 194544035585 194744036080 1948554437117 194926020357 1950411302109 1951381278103 1952381278103 1953381278103 195431224369 1955_Ceased production 31.12.54_ |
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| Colliery Management (prior to 1970) |
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| Seams Worked: | 1905 - Main Band |
| 1910 - Main Band, Six Quarters | |
| 1915 - Main Band, Six Quarters | |
| 1921 - Liitle Main, Main Band, Six Quarter | |
| 1925 - Bannock Band, Main Band | |
| 1930 - Bannock Band | |
| 1935 - Bannock Band, Main Band [Discontinued 10/35] | |
| 1948 - Six Quarters | |
| 1949 - Six Quarters | |
| 1950 - Bannock Band, Six Quarters | |
| 1951 - Six Quarters | |
| 1952 - Six Quarters | |
| 1953 - Six Quarters | |
| 1954 - Six Quarters | |
| Catalogue of plans of abandoned mines for William Colliery |
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| Notes: | 1944 - Yard Band seam abandoned |
| Miscellaneous Notes and Incidents for William Colliery |
Description
The "William" Pit is one of a group of pits sunk near the coast-line adjacent to the port and town of Whitehaven in the County of Cumberland. The pits in this group were sunk to work the rich seams of under-sea coal at the southern end of the Cumberland Coalfield. The "William" is situated on a ledge between the cliffs and the sea, 49 feet above sea level and 400 yards north of Whitehaven L.M.S. Railway Station. There are two circular shafts. The downcast shaft is 12 feet in diameter and is used for the winding of men, mineral and other materials. The upcast shaft, 14 feet in diameter, is a second means of egress and is not used for winding mineral. Both shafts were sunk about the year 1806 to the Six Quarters Seam at a depth of 891 feet. Many years ago, however, the lower length of the shafts was abandoned, and winding has since been carried on from an inset 30 feet below the Main Band Seam which is intersected by the shafts at a depth of 624 feet. There is, in addition, a third means of egress, by way of a roadway connecting the workings of the "William" Pit with the adjoining Haig Pit through the Wellington Pit.
Mines Inspectors Report into the 1947 Explosion
Disasters (5 or more killed)
| | 13th | Apr | 1821 | | Explosion, 12 lives lost (Show Names) | | ----------- | ------- | -------- | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | | 18th | Oct | 1823 | | Explosion, 32 lives lost (Show Names) | | | 3rd | Jan | 1826 | | Underground Fire, 9 lives lost (Show Names) | | | 18th | Feb | 1839 | | Explosion, 23 lives lost (Show Names) | | | 26th | Nov | 1907 | | Explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing, 5 lives lost (Show Names) | | | 3rd | Jun | 1941 | | Explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon, 12 lives lost (Show Names) | | | 15th | Aug | 1947 | | Explosion, firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition caused by shot firing in waste, 104 lives lost (Show Names) |
Names of those killed at this colliery
Please note that this collection of names is by no means complete!
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| | | | Agnew, Andrew, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 17, Todhunters Building, Queen Street [More information ...] |
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| | | | | | | Allan, Harry Trohear, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 45, Hill Top road, Arrowthwaite, Kells [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Allan, John Douglas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 59, Contractor, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 5, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Allan, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 33, Stoneworker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 26, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Anderson, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 50, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 6 children, address: 28, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Atkinson, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 4, Gameriggs Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Atkinson, Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 28, Pipe-Fitter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: Lady Pit Cottages, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Atkinson, William, 18 Feb 1839, aged 14, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
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| | Bainbridge, Ann, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Bainbridge, Richard, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Barbour, Sydney, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 21, Junction Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Barker, Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 4, Ehen Road, Cleator Moor [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Barwise, James Richardson, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 49, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 5, Low Harras Moor, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Baxter, Robert, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 55, Coal Filler, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Benson, Robert, 04 May 1896, aged 29, Hewer, A fall of stone took place in the goaf near where the deceased was working, knocking out several props and causing the top coal to come down on to him. His brother had a narrow escape [Inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Blaylock, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Bowes, James Murray, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 5, Garfield Place, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Boyce, James, 27 Dec 1833, aged 42, Miner, killed by a fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | Brannon, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 21, Greenbank Avenue, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Brannon, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 57, Chocker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 55, Haig Avenue, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Brideson, William, 28 Feb 1840, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Bridges, Jacob Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 85, Grasmere Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Brocklebank, Jane, 31 Dec 1819, aged 70 | |
| | | | | | | Burney, John Peter, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 21, Haulage Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon), Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Burns, Alfred, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 26, Shot firer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing, Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Burns, Edward, 15 Nov 1916, aged 39, Hewer, he was found buried by a fall of roof in his working place, residence: 3, Pipehouse-Lane, Newtown | |
| | | | | | | Byers, Hartley, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 35, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 15, James Street, Frizington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Cairn, Barney, 18 Feb 1839, explosion of gas, of Tangier Street, single [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Calvin, Herbert, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 67, Peter Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Cambell, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Machine-Man, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 81, Woodhouse Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Campbell, William, 21 Aug 1849, aged 28, run over by tubs, left a wife and three children | |
| | | | | | | Carr, Harold John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 9, Jane Street, Frizington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Carson, Joseph William, 08 Dec 1927, aged 16, Haulage Hand, crushed by tubs | |
| | | | | | | Cartmell, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Cartmell, Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 25, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 59, Valley View Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Christopher, Edwin, 20 Jan 1951, aged 35, killed by a fall of stone, address: York Terrace, Sunny Hill, Whitehaven; leaves a widow and four children | |
| | | | | | | Clark, James, 18 Feb 1839, aged 14, explosion of gas, of Keswick Lane [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Clark, John, 08 Aug 1833, Miner, shaft accident | |
| | | | | | | Clark, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 15, The Square, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Clifford, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 26, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 72, Frizington Road, Frizington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Conkey, Robert, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 43, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 29, Smithfield, Egremont [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Corkin, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Coulthard, John, 13 Apr 1821, aged 51, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Cousins, Richard, 18 Mar 1828, (accident: 19 Mar 1828), aged 14, Miner | |
| | | | | | | Cragg, John, 13 Apr 1821, aged 41, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Cragg, William, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Crofts, William Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 42, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 111, Queen Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Curwen, Jonathan, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 57, Coal Filler, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Davidson, William, 18 Feb 1839, aged 41, explosion of gas, of New Houses, left a wife and 4 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Davys, William, 04 Oct 1845, (accident: 26 Sep 1845), aged 16, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Denver, Patrick, 19 Sep 1848, crushed by tubs against the wall | |
| | | | | | | Devlin, Samuel, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 9, Union Buildings, Low Road [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Diamond, Joseph Gerald, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 33, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 8, Grasmere Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Dixon, John, 26 Dec 1835, Miner, fell down the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Dixon, John, 01 Aug 1944, (accident: 26 Jul 1944), aged 31, Shot-firer, shot-firing accident; married with two children | |
| | | | | | | Dixon, Jonathan, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Dixon, Thomas Gladstone, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 55, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 25, Yeathouse Road, Frizington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Doran, Edward, 07 Nov 1845, aged 49, Ridesman, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Doran, John, 23 Oct 1895, 1:30 p.m., 10th hour of shift, aged 66, Hewer, deceased was found dead on the engine plane; he may have been trying to get on to the set as it passed, and failing to do so, was dragged by it for some distance; the road was in good order | |
| | | | | | | Doran, John Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 50, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 8 children, address: 8, Low Harras Moor, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Doran, William, 18 Feb 1839, aged 14, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Doran, William, 22 May 1900, aged 22, Shifter, He was engaged in cleaning out an old water level, when some side coal fell on to him. Deceased and the chargeman had both examined the place. and considered it safe. [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Dougherty, James, 12 May 1919, aged 44, he was buried under six tons of stone, despite the best efforts of eleven of his comrades he lost his life | |
| | | | | | | Downie, James, 06 Feb 1830, explosion of gas [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Dryden, Barron, 10 Jul 1849, aged 53, Carpenter, fell down shaft whilst repairing the woodwork in the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Dunn, John, 18 Feb 1839, aged 11, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Earl, James, 04 Feb 1899, aged 8, [Not employed], He by some means got into the engine pond at the William pit, Whitehaven, and was drowned. How he managed to climb the palings it is difficult to imagine, as they were nearly six feet high with a wire on the top [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a reportable accident] | |
| | | | | | | Ellwood, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Erail, Fergus, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Evans, William, 15 Jun 1902, aged 45, Drifter, a large fall had occurred in a return air way in the Main Band breaking three air pipes, and deceased with several others had got part of the fall removed and the broken pipes replaced by new ones, when a stone fell from a slip knocking deceased down with his head against a pipe ; some temporary timber had been set, and although none of this was displaced by the shots fired in breaking the stones, possibly the piece which fell may have been loosened by the vibration caused by the shots | |
| | | | | | | Farrer, Wilfred, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 66, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Fawcett, Thomas, 01 Dec 1897, aged 19, Driver, A number of workmen were being conveyed on the underground train after work, towards the shaft, the train being in charge of a properly appointed guard. When about 200 yards from the landing station, and while the train was in motion, deceased jumped out and was knocked down by an empty train going inbye. He was entirely to blame for getting out of the train when in motion, contrary to rules [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Ferguson, Michael, 19 Mar 1924, 12.30 p.m., 6th hour of shift, aged 54, Haulage Hand, While deceased was uncoupling a set of 15 tubs from a large set of empties at a junction, he was caught and killed by a set of eight full tubs, which ran amain from a siding 200 yards inbye. The runaway was caused by someone signalling to the engineman to start the haulage before the rope had been properly attached | |
| | | | | | | Firth, John, 18 Feb 1839, aged 33, explosion of gas, of Charles Street, left a wife and 2 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Fisher, John, 18 Feb 1839, aged 10, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Fisher, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 12, Gores Buildings, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Fitzpatrick, Thomas, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Fitzsimmons, William Vincent, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 22, Trailer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing, Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Flawell, William, 31 Dec 1819, aged 22, Miner | |
| | | | | | | Flawell, William, 31 Dec 1919, aged 20, killed by a fall of roof, of Newhouses | |
| | | | | | | Flood, Thomas, 03 Jan 1826, aged 13 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Fowler, Michael Joseph, 23 Apr 1917, aged 43, crushed by tubs | |
| | | | | | | Fox, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Airways Man, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 11, Woodhouse Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Fox, Samuel, 30 Oct 1847, (accident: 29 Oct 1847), aged 62, Shiftman, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Fox, Thomas, 06 Feb 1830, explosion of gas [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Fox, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 24, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 29, Bowness Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Froggat, Margaret, 13 Apr 1821, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Froggat, Mary, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Gardener, Thomas, 05 Jun 1839, (accident: 04 Jun 1839), aged 10, Miner, run over by wagons | |
| | | | | | | Garner, John Nelson, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 41, Frizington Road, Frizington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | George, James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 18, Haulage Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Gibbons, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 47, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 60, Seven Acres, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Gibson, Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 17, Foundry Road, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Gill, John, 13 Apr 1821, aged 11, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Gill, William, 04 May 1841, aged 15, Driver, fell beneath the wheels of he tub | |
| | | | | | | Gilmore, Thomas, 18 Feb 1839, aged 60, explosion of gas, of Tangier Street, left a wife and 3 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Glaister, Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 48, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 9 children, address: 14, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Glosson, Robert Mulholland, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 67, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Grearson, Richard Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 6 children, address: 173, Main Street, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Grearson, William Foulder, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 96, Main Street, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Haddock, William, 23 Sep 1834, aged 19, Miner, fell down the shaft, Buried: St. James on 25 Sep 1834 | |
| | | | | | | Hall, George, 24 Aug 1897, aged 53, Hewer, After working his shift, he was coming out to the shaft along the endless rope engine plane, other men being near. One man heard a shout, and, on going back, found deceased under a tub, he rang the electric signal, which was in working order, and after the set stopped deceased was got out, but could give no explanation how it happened, and shortly afterwards died. He may have been crossing over in front of the set and got caught by the rope which runs near the ground. The set runs very slowly [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Hanlon, John, 03 Jan 1826, aged 69 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hanlon, William, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 30, Drifter, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing, Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Harker, William Ernest, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 20, Engine Boy, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Harley, -, 29 Jul 1819, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Harras, Alexander, 03 Jan 1826, aged 40 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Harrison, Richard, 18 Feb 1839, aged 43, explosion of gas, of New Houses, left a wife and 4 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hewer, Joseph Wilson, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Deputy Overman, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 18A, Seven Acres, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Hewer, Ronald William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 110, Main Street, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Hickey, Dennis, 13 Apr 1821, aged 31, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hinde, James, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hornsby, Richard, 18 Aug 1913, aged 66, Hewer, he and two other men were working in a loose-end lift, 5 yards wide of a "robbery" or "broken" flat, the coal being 7 feet 9 inches thick, and the loose-end coal was broken to some extent by weight breaks; he was standing working from the side of the lift getting the loose-end coal down, when a portion of the top coal 4 feet thick, 4 feet long, and 1 foot 6 inches wide, came away at a breaker unexpectedly knocking him back on to the floor; he died whilst being taken out of the mine | |
| | | | | | | Hosking, Levi, 18 Feb 1839, aged 16, explosion of gas, of Banks Buildings [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hoy, Christian, 13 Apr 1821, aged 17, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hoy, Mary, 13 Apr 1821, aged 16, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hughes, Ronald, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 20, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: Hospital House, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Hughes, Thomas, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hutchinson, George, 13 Apr 1821, aged 18, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Hutchinson, George, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 44, Face Worker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 7, James Pit, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Hutchinson, James, 05 Aug 1889, aged 60, Greaser, caught by set of tubs on the engine plane | |
| | | | | | | Irvine, Thomas, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Johnston, Henry, 29 Oct 1833, (accident: 28 Oct 1833), Miner, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Johnston, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Trainee, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 43, Trumpet Road, Cleator Moor [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Johnstone, George, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 38, Lakeland Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Kennedy, Joseph, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 22, Trailer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing, Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Kilbane, Patrick, 11 Jul 1922, aged 30, Chargeman [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Kinsella, Peter, 02 Mar 1900, aged 18, Driver, The deceased was standing between the ways in a siding, and a trace horse in passing kicked him in the abdomen. [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Lambert, James William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 1, Plumblands Lane, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Lancaster, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 33, Basket Road, Arrowthwaite, Kells [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Leathers, Joseph, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Lee, William Harker, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 29, Aldby Street, Cleator Moor [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Leeson, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 48, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 10, Dyke Street, Frizington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Lewthwaite, John, 03 Jan 1826, aged 64 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Little, James, 21 Nov 1837, Hooker, killed by a fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | Livinson, William, 27 Mar 1826, (accident: 26 Mar 1828), severely burnt by an explosion of fire damp | |
| | | | | | | Livinson, William, 26 Mar 1827, Miner | |
| | | | | | | Lundy, William, 23 Sep 1861, aged 17, died from injuries received in the pit by three trams running over him | |
| | | | | | | Lyons, Dennis, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 31, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 4, Lakeland Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Macallister, Peter, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Mackie, Patrick, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Maddison, John Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 72, Fell View Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Madine, John, 14 Feb 1922, (accident: 28 Dec 1921), aged 44, Shiftsman, died from an accidental blow from a safety lamp, residence: 14, Bardy Lane, Whitehaven | |
| | | | | | | Malloy, John, 11 Mar 1919, (accident: 03 Mar 1919), aged 62, Miner, he had been hit on the back with a prop in the pit that morning, and complained of a pain in the back; at the inquest the doctor said deceased died from a definite pneumonia; his system might have been lowered by the accident, but it was quite possible he might have had the pneumonia without the accident, address: Queen Street, Whitehaven | |
| | | | | | | Marshall, Joseph Banks, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 47, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), Widower, 2 children, address: 70, George Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Martin, Charles James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 41, Deputy, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Martin, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 32, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 3, Wellington Row, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Mason, James, 10 Mar 1829, aged 26, Miner | |
| | | | | | | Mathews, Patrick, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Matthews, James, 04 Apr 1855, aged 66, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | McAllister, Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 24, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: Sun Inn, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | McAllister, Isaac, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 55, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 8 children, address: 15, Benticks Row, Back Ginns [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | McAllister, Peter, 20 Sep 1842, fell out of the basket in the shaft | |
| | | | | | | McCall, Matthew, 09 Apr 1884, aged 45, Hewer, crushed by tubs on the engine plane | |
| | | | | | | McCallister, George, 04 Jun 1861, aged 13, kicked by horse | |
| | | | | | | McCave, James, 13 Apr 1821, aged 26, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McClusky, John, 13 Mar 1916, aged 63, Hewer, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | McCreavy, Robert, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 20, Junction Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | McCulloch, William, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McGill, John, 09 Jul 1846, aged 48, Coal Hagger, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | McGill, William, 05 Mar 1840, killed by a fall of coal | |
| | | | | | | McGinnis, Felix, 18 Feb 1839, aged 33, explosion of gas, of Tangier Street, left a wife and 2 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McGuire, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McIntyre, Isaac, 23 Feb 1927, aged 21, he was caught by some tubs and died soon afterwards | |
| | | | | | | McKay, John, 16 Dec 1914, aged 58, Coke Drawer, deceased was carrying a heavy coke rake when he overbalanced and fell from a bench carrying the rake within him, the head of which fell on to his face and killed him | |
| | | | | | | McKitten, James, 05 Oct 1848, killed by a fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | McLaughlin, Archibald, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McLaughlin, Patrick, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McMillan, Hugh, 03 Aug 1854, aged 53, Coal Hagger, part of the roof gave way, and fell upon him, he was immediately extricated, medical aid was soon in request, but without avail, the poor fellow expiring the same night | |
| | | | | | | McMullen, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 16A, Sandhills Lane, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | McMullen, William, 18 Feb 1839, aged 11, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | McMullen, William Telford, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 20A, Roper Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | McSherry, Vincent, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 2, Crumnock Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Mickin, Matthew, 16 Oct 1839, Stable Man, whilst descending the shaft he fell from the basket when nine fathoms from the bottom, and was killed on the spot | |
| | | | | | | Milburn, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 94, Grasmere Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Moore, Cornelius, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 40, Coal Filler, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Moore, James, 03 Jan 1826, aged 78 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Moore, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 62, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 96B, George Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Moore, John Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 3, John Square, Peter Street [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Moore, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 64, Seven Acres, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Morgan, Cecilia, 13 Apr 1821, aged 19, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Mossop, William, 30 Jun 1899, aged 48, Hewer, Deceased and his brother were driving a skirting along the side of an old pillar of coal, when a large piece fell from the side near the roof, inflicting injuries from which he died in a few hours. The jury, when giving their verdict, added a rider to the effect that the men should be better looked after [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Mowat, John Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 26, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 3, Lowther Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Murdock, Francis, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 11, Todhunters Buildings, Queen St [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Murray, Edward, 03 Jan 1826, aged 18 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Murray, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 35, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 22, Crumnock Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Murray, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Murray, Patrick, 17 Aug 1900, aged 14, Lamp Carrier, The deceased and another boy were attaching the rope to the empty set at the bottom of a short self-acting incline, when they were caught by tubs which had run over the bankhead. There was no proper chock provided at the top, only a temporary arrangement being in use. [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Murray, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 4, Ladypit Terrace, Sunny Hill [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Murtagh, Lawrence Hatfield Patrick, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 73, Buttermere Avenue, Seacliffe [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Murtagh, Patrick, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 28, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: Old Woodhouse, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Musson, Richard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Trainee, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: Brisco Crescent, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Musson, William Ronald, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 22, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: The Rose & Thistle, West Strand [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Nelson, Thomas Arthur, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: Summergrove Cottages, Hensingham [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Nicholson, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 33, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 1, Temple Terrace, Catherine Street [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Norman, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Borer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 1, The Close, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | O'Fee, Sydney, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 68, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | O'Pray, James, 10 Jun 1941, (accident: 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m.), aged 37, Spill Hole Cleaner, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon), Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Paragreen, John Allen, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 30, Engine Fitter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 9, Bransty Row, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Pearson, Christopher, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Pearson, Christopher, 18 Feb 1839, aged 14, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Pearson, William, 12 Mar 1850, aged 26, Coal Hagger, died from the severe injuries received in consequence of an explosion | |
| | | | | | | Perry, William, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 50, Junction Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Pickering, William Lewis, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 24, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 28, Haig Avenue, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Pilkington, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 32, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 4 children, address: 5, Longmires Court, Queen Street [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Pilkington, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 60, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Pilkington, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 66, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 5 children, address: 60, Windermere Road, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Pilkington, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 51, Face Worker, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 21, Woodhouse Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Porthouse, George, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 58, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 16, North Road, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Quaile, James, 11 Aug 1890, 2:00 p.m., 8th hour of shift, aged 57, Stoneman, killed by a fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | Quayle, John, 15 May 1841, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Quayle, Thomas, 25 Dec 1917, Engineman, inquest found that the cause of death was fracture of the skull, haemorrhage, and shock, and that deceased after signing his name in the report book and coming back into the engine room, fell on the steps and his head came against the rail of the engine-room, and so he fractured his skull, address: George Street, Whitehaven | |
| | | | | | | Quirk, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 38, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 23, Victoria Road, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Raby, Adam, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 25, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 45, Fleswick Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Raney, Hugh, 18 Feb 1839, aged 46, explosion of gas, of Banks Lane, left a wife and 4 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Ray, Edward Reuben, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 32, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 1, Front Row, North Side, Workington [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Renwick, John Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 39, Coal Cutter, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 12, Gameriggs Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Richardson, Richard M., 14 Jul 1941, aged 35, Brusher, killed by a fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | Richardson, Thomas, 03 Jan 1826, aged 29 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Richardson, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 42, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 150, Queen Street Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Rigg, James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 28, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 12, Malborough Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Robbs, John, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 56, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 9 children, address: 6, Brayton Road, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Robbs, William, 24 Aug 1922, aged 28 | |
| | | | | | | Robinson, Annas, 03 Jan 1826, aged 24 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Rogan, John, 11 Jul 1922, aged 47, Shot Firer [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Roney, Francis, 16 Jul 1885, aged 16, Driver, injury to forehead; supposed either to have come in contact with the roof or from sudden stoppage of tubs, in one of which he was riding, to have been dashed against tub top | |
| | | | | | | Ross, John, 18 Feb 1839, aged 18, explosion of gas, of Charles Street [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Rothery, Isaac, 31 May 1930, aged 63, Miner, he was killed outright, crushed by a piece of stone weighing ten tons | |
| | | | | | | Rowe, James, 26 Nov 1907, 1:50 p.m., aged 24, Trailer, explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing, Buried: Whitehaven Cemetery [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Saulters, Albert Edward, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Hewer, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 12, Meadow View, Castle Cft, Egremont [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Savage, John, 06 Mar 1896, aged 35, Collier, died in his working place from heart disease [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a reportable accident] | |
| | | | | | | Scott, George, 18 Feb 1839, aged 60, explosion of gas, of New Houses, left a wife [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Scott, James, 13 Apr 1821, aged 24, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Seward, Leonard, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 7, Pasture Road, Rowrah [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Shackley, Thomas James, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 40, Pan-Puller, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 75, Low Church Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Shaw, Mark Jackson, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 7 children, address: 30, North Road, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Shepherd, James, 03 Feb 1901, (accident: Dec 1900), aged 70, Joiner, died from gangrene; it was alleged that he had received injury to his leg by a plank falling upon it, no evidence was brought to substantiate this assertion, or how he received any injury | |
| | | | | | | Shields, Richardson, 18 Feb 1839, aged 16, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Shields, Thomas, 06 Feb 1830, explosion of gas [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Shilton, Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 44, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 23, Main Street, Parton [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Sinclair, William, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Skelly, Alfred, 14 May 1920, (accident: 12 May 1920), Hewer, died from fracture of the skull occasioned by an accidental fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | Smith, Harold, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 31, Solway Road, Moresby Parks [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Smith, Hugh, 08 Jan 1861, aged 18, crushed between tub and side | |
| | | | | | | Smith, John, 26 Dec 1835, Miner, fell down the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Smith, Thomas, 01 Sep 1829, aged 45, Coal Hagger | |
| | | | | | | Smith, Thomas Barnes, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 62, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 2, Torentines Buildings, Tangier St [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Smith, Thomas Thompson, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 3 children, address: 7, South Row, Kells [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Smith, William, 18 Feb 1839, aged 22, explosion of gas, of New Houses, he had only been married for 3 months [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Spencer, William, 18 Aug 1903, aged 73, Shiftman, While deceased was walking outbye on a portion of an endless rope haulage road 2½ miles from the shaft, known as the Delaval Brow, and which is both steep and narrow but provided with refuge holes, as required by the law, he appears to have been knocked down and dragged some distance by a full set. The workers have the option of using the return air road as a travelling way. | |
| | | | | | | Stephenson, Joseph, 19 Nov 1917, aged 30, killed by the fall of a stone weighing 10 tons [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Storey, Alfred, 05 Nov 1900, aged 46, Hewer, complained of feeling unwell when at work; at the end of his shift it was necessary to convey him outbye in a tub, and he expired on the road; the doctor had been attending him some time for heart disease, which was the cause of his death | |
| | | | | | | Tate, William, 07 Feb 1878, aged 45, Hewer, fall of top coal | |
| | | | | | | Tear, James, 18 Feb 1839, aged 18, explosion of gas, of Addison Alley, brother of Robert [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Tear, Robert, 18 Feb 1839, aged 12, explosion of gas, of Addison Alley, brother of James [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Telford, William, 02 Oct 1917, aged 41, killed by a fall of stone from the roof | |
| | | | | | | Thompson, John, 03 Jan 1826, aged 64 [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Thompson, William, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Thornton, Matthew, 13 Apr 1821, aged 17, Miner [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Thwaites, Frederick, 16 Sep 1940, aged 38, Brusher, killed by a fall of stone | |
| | | | | | | Tinkler, William, 04 Apr 1848, Coal Hagger, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Topping, Joseph, 12 Jan 1849, aged 45, Joiner, fell down the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Tordiff, John, 18 Feb 1839, aged 31, explosion of gas, of New Houses, left a pregnant wife and 4 children [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Trembath, Matthew H., 12 Apr 1944, aged 57, Coal Cutter Repairer, killed whilst following his employment as a coal cutter repairer | |
| | | | | | | Turner, Henry, 26 Feb 1853, Hooksman, killed by a lump of coal falling down the shaft and struck him on the back of the head and killed him on the spot | |
| | | | | | | Turner, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 17, George Street, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Tweddle, Albert, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 41, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 6, Fleswick Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Tweedy, John, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Tyrrell, John, 05 Feb 1835, aged 30, Miner, fell down the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Usher, John, 14 Dec 1864, aged 47, killed by a fall of coal, residence: Sillybanks | |
| | | | | | | Usher, Joseph, 18 Oct 1823, killed in the 1823 explosion [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Vickers, Elias, 18 Mar 1834, aged 37, Miner, he was suddenly killed by a quantity of oats in a sack falling from a great height upon him from a basket whilst standing at the bottom of the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Walby, William Arnott, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 46, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: The Lodge, Ewanrigg Hall, Maryport [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Walker, Ralph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 34, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 15, Valley View Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Watson, William, 23 Nov 1937 | |
| | | | | | | Wells, James, 03 Jun 1941, 2:15 p.m., aged 27, Haulage Hand, killed in the 1941 explosion (explosion of gas produced by chemical action between water and burning carbon) [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Wheatley, Michael, 18 Feb 1839, aged 13, explosion of gas, of New Houses [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Whinneray, William, 18 Jun 1900, aged 26, Stoneman, He was engaged with others in ridding a fall on a new haulage road, when a stone suddenly fell away at a slip and caught him. [Inspection made & inquest attended] | |
| | | | | | | Whitehead, Thomas, 08 Jan 1897, aged 44, Hewer, He was working with his marrow at the bottom coal, a short distance from the face, the deputy being present making his examination. Suddenly the top coal, which had been left as a support to the roof, fell from "slips," which could not be seen before, and killed him, the deputy and the marrow escaping unhurt [Inspection made] [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Wilkinson, Robert, 19 Nov 1917, aged 35, Shiftsman, killed by the fall of a stone weighing 10 tons [More information ...] | |
| | | | | | | Williamson, Francis, 08 May 1913, (accident: 03 May 1913), aged 26, Fireman, whilst engaged shunting empty wagons, deceased was crushed between the wagons and the engine; he attempted to kick the points over instead of using the hand lever; he died five days later | |
| | | | | | | Williamson, Isaac, 28 May 1847, aged 12, fell down the shaft | |
| | | | | | | Williamson, William, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 27, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: 14, Hilton Terrace, Whitehaven [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Wilson, George Henry, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 29, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 1 child, address: Douglas Burn, Market Place [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Wilson, James Henry, 20 Jun 1933, aged 50, Machine Man, killed by a fall of stone, address: 10, West View, Bransty | |
| | | | | | | Wilson, Joseph, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 37, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 72, Valley View Road, Greenbank [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Wilson, Matthew, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 45, Deputy, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), single, address: 27, South Row, Kells [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Wilson, William H., 20 Apr 1948, aged 65, Shifthand, died due to natural causes in the pit | |
| | | | | | | Woodend, Thomas, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 64, Shifthand, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married, address: 11, South View Road, Bransty [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Wren, John, 08 Aug 1854, aged 54, Coal Hagger, killed by a fall of roof | |
| | | | | | | Wylie, Walter, 15 Aug 1947, 5:40 p.m., aged 36, Brusher, killed in the 1947 explosion (ignition caused by shot firing in waste), married 2 children, address: 36, Fell View Avenue, Woodhouse [More information ...] |
| | | | | | | Young, John, 04 Dec 1902, aged 29, Shunter, while uncoupling some waggons which were being shunted, he is supposed to have slipped his foot and got it fast between the rail and check rail, and the waggons passed over his leg, Buried: Hensingham Cemetery | |
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If you know of any fatalities missing from the above list then please contact us with the details and we will add them to our database.
For those names marked the text of the Mines Inspectors report into the incident is available online. Click on the icon to display the report.
Those names marked with , have a web page providing individual details of the accident, the page may also include a photograph of the deceased. Click on the symbol next to the name to see the web page.
Some of the names of mining fatalities on this web page have been kindly provided by The West Cumbria Mines Research and are marked with .
more information on some of the fatalities shown above
Collieries and Pits within 5 miles (8km)
a simulated map showing the immediate vicinity of William Colliery
list of collieries/pits etc. near to William Colliery
Credits
Sources:
- Mines Inspectors Report into the 1941 Explosion (Cmd. 6367)
- Mines Inspectors Report into the 1947 Explosion (Cmd. 7410)
- 1878 Mines Inspectors Report (C 2321), Newcastle District by James Willis, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1884 Mines Inspectors Report (C 4429), Newcastle District by James Willis, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1885 Mines Inspectors Report (C 4760) Where to find this report
- 1888 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1889 Mines Inspectors Report (C 6015), Newcastle District (No. 3) by James Willis, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1890 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1890 Mines Inspectors Report (C 6346), Newcastle District (No. 3) by James Willis, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1894 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1895 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8074), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1896 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, also available online at Peak District Mines Historical Society Ltd
- 1896 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8450), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1897 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8819), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1899 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 134), Newcastle District (No. 3) by John L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1900 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1900 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 536), Newcastle District (No. 3) by John L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1901 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 1062), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1902 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1902 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 1590), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. B. Atkinson, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1903 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 2119), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. B. Atkinson, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1905 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1907 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 4045), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. B. Atkinson, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1910 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1913 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 7439), Northern Division (No. 2) by J. R. R. Wilson, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1914 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 8023), Northern Division (No. 2) by J. R. R. Wilson, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
- 1915 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1921 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1924 Mines Inspectors Report, Northern Division (No. 2) by T. Greenland Davies, H.M. Inspector of Mines [DMM Ref: L-01624 - Tom Bainbridge Collection]
- 1925 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1930 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1935 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory published by Louis Cassier Co. Ltd.
- 1945 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1947 The Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1948 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1949 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1950 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
- 1951 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
- 1952 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
- 1953 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
- 1954 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
- 1955 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian
- Contributions by members of the Public
- Headstone(s) in Hensingham Cemetery
- Headstone(s) in Whitehaven Cemetery
- Information supplied by West Cumbria Mines Research
- The Times Newspaper
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Newspaper articles |
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Names of those killed in the 1947 disaster |
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Information on the 1947 disaster on pitwork.net site |
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Text of the Mines Inspectorate Report into the 1907 disaster |
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Text of the Mines Inspectorate Report into the 1941 disaster |
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Text of the Mines Inspectorate Report into the 1947 explosion |
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Haig Colliery Museum web site |
Further Reading:
- Mines Inspectors Report into the 1941 Explosion (Cmd. 6367)
- Mines Inspectors Report into the 1947 Explosion (Cmd. 7410)
- 104 Men - The 1947 William Pit disaster, Whitehaven by Amanda M. Garraway, Published August 2007, ISBN-13: 978-190-452452-6
- Mines Inspectors Report into the 1907 Accidents (Cd. 4182)
- Mines Inspectors Interim Report into the 1947 Explosion (Cmd. 7236)
- Explosions in Coal Mines by W. N. & J. B. Atkinson, published in 1886
- Northumberland & Cumberland Mining Disasters by Maureen Anderson, Published by Wharncliffe Books, 2009, ISBN 1-845630-81-5