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Wellington Colliery

(See also Whitehaven Colliery)


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Location: Whitehaven
½ miles [1 km] WSW of Whitehaven
Map Ref: (Sheet 89) NX966183, 54° 32' 57" N, 3° 35' 56" W
Opened:
Closed:
Owners: 1900s - Whitehaven Colliery Co.
1910s - Whitehaven Brick & Tile Co. Ltd.
Output: 1882 - Coal.
1894 - Wellington - Coal: Coking, Household, Steam.
1896 - Coal: Coking, Household, Steam.
1900 - Wellington - 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, Steam.
Employment:
Year Pit  TotalScale Below Above
1894Wellington623495128
1896657521136
1900Wellington500375125
1902751571180
1905712546166
1910743532211
1915633491142
1921793617176
1925790591199
Manager  Colliery Management (prior to 1970)
Seams Worked: 1905 - Main Band
1910 - Main Band
1915 - Bannock Band, Main Band
1921 - Bannock Band, Main Band
1925 - Bannock Band, Main Band
Notes: Incident  Miscellaneous Notes and Incidents for Wellington Colliery


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Description


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Disasters (5 or more killed)


Memorial  11th May 1910  Underground fire and explosion of firedamp propagated by coal dust, ignition caused by safety lamp, 137 lives lost (Show Names)

Those entries marked with image, signify a disaster for which a memorial has been erected or for which we have images concerning the disaster, alternately their name may be mentioned on a memorial plaque. Click on the image symbol next to the name to see the appropriate web page for the memorial.


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Names of those killed at this colliery

Please note that this collection of names is by no means complete!

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Anderson, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 23, Drifter, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 74, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 15th Oct [More information ...]

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Armstrong, George, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 27, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 7, High Row Hensingham, Buried: Hensingham, on Sun 11th Dec [More information ...]

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Armstrong, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 61, Newton, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 11th Dec [More information ...]

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Ashbridge, John, 06 Dec 1920, aged 28, explosion of fire damp [More information ...]

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Askew, Martin, 30 Aug 1877, aged 73, Stonemason, knocked down by rollies

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Bell, Watson, 22 Aug 1877, aged 20, Engineman, drawn on to drum of hauling engine, having fallen upon the rope in extinguishing a gas light while the engine was in motion

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Bell, William Chris, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 30, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Dixon Square, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Benson, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 33, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 19, Court, Sandhills Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 19th Oct [More information ...]

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Benson, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 51, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 44, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Boyd, George, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 58, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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Boyle, John, 03 May 1851, (accident: 01 May 1851), aged 40, he was so severely injured whilst at work that he died on the Tuesday following, after having one of his legs amputated

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Boyle, John, 07 Feb 1853, aged 13, Driver, killed by a truck, or 'rolly,' of which he was a driver, having got off the tramway, and crushed him against the side of the drift

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Bradley, Edward Harrison, 18 Dec 1900, aged 14, Greaser, He was employed as a greaser on an endless rope haulage plane, when by some means he was caught by a full set and dragged over 200 yards. There was no empty set within 500 yards at the time, and the speed of the rope was under three miles an hour. [Inspection made]

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Branch, Daniel, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 18, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Brannon, George, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 49, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 87, Mount Pleasant, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Brannon, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 22, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 74, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Brannon, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 25, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 13, Mount Pleasant, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Brocklebank, Alfred, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 24, Court 2, George Street, Buried: Hensingham, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Bruce, Alexander, 09 Jan 1924, 8.0 p.m., 7th hour of shift, aged 51, Assistant Onsetter [More information ...]

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Brydon, W., 30 Jan 1844, (accident: 26 Jan 1844), aged 12, accidentally fell down an eye, or lower shaft, at Wellington Pit, a depth of fourteen yards, from which he received such injuries as to occasion his death

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Butler, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Rose bank, Hensingham, Buried: Hensingham, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Butler, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 26, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 84, Queen Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Christie, Paul, 28 Nov 1914, aged 60, Surface Labourer, deceased was proceeding to work along the sidings in a gale, and did not hear a train approaching him; he was knocked down by the train and killed

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Connor, James, 25 Jan 1895, 4:45 p.m., 5th hour of shift, aged 30, Hewer, a heavy fall of stone occurred, breaking down some props &c., and killing deceased

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Connor, Thomas, 11 Dec 1920, aged 34, Loco Driver, crushed between engine and wagon

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Cook, William, 20 Nov 1933, Engineman, collapsed and died in the engine house, address: Bransty, Whitehaven

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Cooper, Richard George, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 22, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 23, Brackenthwaite, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 15th Oct [More information ...]

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Cooper, Robert, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Rope Splicer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 69, Newtown, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 1st Dec [More information ...]

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Corkhill, Anthony, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 29, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 104, Queen Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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Corkish, William Hetherington, 06 Dec 1920, aged 30, explosion of fire damp [More information ...]

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Corvie, Benjamin, 01 Apr 1853, Horsekeeper, kick of horse

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Corvin, Patrick, 20 Feb 1854, (accident: 08 Feb 1854), aged 22, Miner, died from his injuries when a slight explosion took place by which the deceased was severely burnt about the back and face

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Cowie, Benjamin, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 28, Overman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 24, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 10th Nov [More information ...]

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Cummings, John, 26 Sep 1849, (accident: 22 Sep 1849), aged 49, Labourer, died from his injuries after being covered by a fall

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Cunningham, Thomas, 22 Mar 1916, aged 39

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Curwen, Lawrence, 28 Mar 1844, came by his death through receiving a blow from a coal basket

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Daley, John, 22 Aug 1916, (accident: 08 Jun 1916), aged 59, a tub in which they were riding was thrown up and jambed against the roof, Thomas (son of John) was killed instantly, John (father of Thomas) died later from his injuries [More information ...]

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Daley, Thomas, 08 Jun 1916, a tub in which they were riding was thrown up and jambed against the roof, Thomas (son of John) was killed instantly, John (father of Thomas) died later from his injuries [More information ...]

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Davy, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 20, Brake Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 74, Strand Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 10th Oct [More information ...]

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Denver, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 20, Shifthand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 33, Newtown, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Duffey, Peter, 29 Jun 1858, aged 52, badly burnt by an explosion of fire damp, died from his injuries

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Dunn, John William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 81, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 19th Oct [More information ...]

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Elliot, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 39, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 22, Gore's Buildings, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Farrow, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 23, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 27, North Row, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Fearon, John, 18 Jan 1928, aged 46, Hewer, caught by a large piece of stone which fell from the roof, address: 2 Aldby Street, Cleator Moor

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Ferryman, James Oswald, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 17, Lockshop, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 10, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 14th Oct [More information ...]

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Fidler, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 42, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 1, South Row, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Finn, John Arthur, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 41, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 60, Peter Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Fisher, Harold, 08 Aug 1924, 7.45 p.m., 6th hour of shift, aged 26, Hewer, Deceased, along with several others, of whom two were injured, travelled on the main endless haulage road from their own working level to the level above, where the riding set starts from. They were putting on some clothing when an empty set came down. They stepped clear to allow the empty set to pass. They were standing waiting on the full road side for the empty set to pass. Before the empty set got fully past, a full set came up and caught them. Deceased was caught by one leg and dragged along some distance before the set was stopped. He was dead when extricated. The men should not have been travelling on the engine plane at this part when the sets were in motion

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Fisher, Mark, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 10A, Howgill Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 26th Oct [More information ...]

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Fletcher, George, Jan 1918, died from heart failure

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Garroway, Alexander, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 37, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 7, Gore's Buildings, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Garroway, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 32, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Tangier Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 19th Oct [More information ...]

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Garroway, Robert Little, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 15, Lamp Carrier, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 36, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Gill, Edward, 11 Oct 1898, (accident: 18 Sep 1898), aged 39, Stoneman, This accident occurred in a stone drift. Deceased and his marrow were about to start work, when the overman, who had accompanied them, told Gill to examine the roof. As he was doing so, a stone fell from a "slip," and so severely injured Gill that he died on October 11th. A shot had been fired by the men in the previous shift, which possibly may have loosened the stone [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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Gill, Edward, 10 Jul 1900, (accident: 09 Jul 1900), aged 34, Hewer, alleged that he had been injured by a tub when at work; the jury returned a verdict in accordance with medical evidence, resulting from a post mortem examination "that he died from syncope, but weather accelerated by shock caused by an accident they were unable to say"

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Gillon, John, 10 Jan 1850, aged 36, fell down shaft - see newspaper report for full details

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Glaister, Jacob, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 33, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 66, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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Glasson, Peter, 20 Apr 1840, struck on head by bucket falling down the shaft

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Glave, Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 35, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 88, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 19th Oct [More information ...]

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Graham, Thomas, 15 Oct 1857, killed by a fall of coal

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Green, William, 07 Oct 1874, aged 17, Putter, run over by a tram

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Greenan, Peter, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 32, Quay Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 17th Oct [More information ...]

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Greig, Alexander, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 22, Sandhills Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Harrison, Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 39, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 39, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 17th Oct [More information ...]

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Harrison, James, 24 Nov 1862, aged 31, about six o'clock on Monday morning deceased went to work, and had been in the pit only an hour, when a piece of stone fell from the roof, inflicting such injuries on the back of his head that he died in a quarter of an hour

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Harrison, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 41, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 56, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 17th Oct [More information ...]

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Harvey, Martin, 11 May 1920, aged 29, Hewer, died in the pit; address: 28, Ribton Lane

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Henderson, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 27, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Heslop, Christopher Farquharson, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 30, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 30, New Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 3rd Oct [More information ...]

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Heslop, John William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 1, Cunnings Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Heslop, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 28, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 84, Newtown, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Hetherington, Hugh, 22 Sep 1902, aged 19, Bank Hand, while putting an empty tub into the bottom compartment of a three-decked cage the tub in the top compartment fell out and crushed his head on the flatsheets; deceased had put this tub into the cage himself, but had apparently not snecked it securely ; the snecks were found to be in proper working order after the accident

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Hinde, Daniel, 18 Dec 1845, aged 41, Sinker, fell from the backet down the shaft

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Hopkins, Henry, 24 Mar 1873, aged 15, Waggondriver, run over by waggons

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Hutchinson, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 51, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 27, North Row, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Irving, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 43, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Irving, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp) [More information ...]

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Johnstone, Robert, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 41, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 24, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Joyce, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 35, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 28, South Row, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Joyce, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 33, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 1, Harris Green, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Kelly, Henry, 30 Jun 1925, aged 24, Hewer, at about quarter to six, he was pushing a tub when a fall of roof occurred and two men were buried under the debris, Kelly died the same night from severe internal injuries, address: 2, West Strand, Whitehaven

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Kelly, William John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 29, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Braggs Court, Marlborough, Buried: Moresby, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Kenmore, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 27, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 3, Rosemary Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Kennedy, James Potts, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 27, Drifter, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 62, Grey Street, Workington, Buried: Workington, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Lewthwaite, Daniel, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 27, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 55, Main St, Hensingham, Buried: Hensingham, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Lucas, John Dalton, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Junction Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 39, Lowther Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 2nd Oct [More information ...]

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Lucas, John James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 52, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 54, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Lynn, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 26, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: Braggs Court, Marlborough, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Magee, John, 20 Apr 1862, aged 19, Banksman, fell down the mouth of the Wellington Pit

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McAllister, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 23, Drifter, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 108, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 17th Oct [More information ...]

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McAllister, Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 22, Brake Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 58, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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McAllister, Hugh, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 49, Joiner, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 5, South Row, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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McAllister, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 17, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 63, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 13th Oct [More information ...]

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McAllister, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 16, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 63, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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McAllister, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 7, Quinns Square, Preston St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 19th Oct [More information ...]

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McAllister, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 44, Drifter, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 63, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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McBain, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 35, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 16, Mount Pleasant, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McClusky, Henry, jnr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 26, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Reed's Court, Scotch Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McClusky, Henry, snr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 55, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 16, Dickinsons Court, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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McClusky, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Reed's Court, Scotch Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McCormick, James, jnr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 15, Lamp Carrier, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 98, Castle Rowñ, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McCormick, James, snr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 58, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 98, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 13th Nov [More information ...]

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McCormick, John, 17 Jul 1866, aged 52, killed by a fall of roof

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McCourt, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 25, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McCourt, Robert, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 17, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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McCourt, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 29, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 4, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 1st Oct [More information ...]

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McCourt, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 29, Junction Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 61, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McCumisky, George, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 36, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 18, James Place, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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McCumisky, Michael, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 41, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 3, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McGarry, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 44, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 18, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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McGarry, Jane, 10 Jan 1844, aged 12, [Not Employed], killed by rubbish emptied from the pit onto the beach

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McGarry, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 27, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 68, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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McGarry, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 31, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 17, Granby Terrace [More information ...]

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McGee, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 7, Dickinsons Court, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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McLaughlin, Alexander Duncan, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 16, Lamp Carrier, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 54, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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McMullen, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 44, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 23, Quay Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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McQuillam, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 40, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Millican, Mark, 13 Dec 1915, (accident: 24 Nov 1915), aged 41, Miner, killed by an unexploded charge whilst drilling

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Mitchell, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 25, Brake Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 5, Barker's Court, Tangier St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 15th Oct [More information ...]

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Moore, Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 45, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 2, Senhouse Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Moore, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 31, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 6, Dixon's Place, Michael St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Morgan, Charles, 17 Jun 1874, aged 14, Driver, run over by a tram

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Mossop, James Hawkins, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 22, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 89, Duke Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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Mullholland, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 64, Shift Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 45, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 27th Nov [More information ...]

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Mullins, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 23, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 51, Lowther Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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Nicholson, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 34, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 21, Schoolhouse Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Conner, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 25, Braker, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 1, Winter's Buildings, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Conner, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 43, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 6, Nicholson's Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Conner, Patrick, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 23, West Strand, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Connor, James, 06 Dec 1920, aged 29, explosion of fire damp [More information ...]

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O'Fee, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 35, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 72, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Hara, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 16, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 19, Mid Street, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Hara, William John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 26, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 78, Court, Low Church St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Neill, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 38, Junction Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: Low Church Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 30th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Pray, Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 20, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 7, Back Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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O'Pray, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single [More information ...]

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O'Pray, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 35, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 5, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Parkinson, Joseph, 27 Feb 1918, (accident: 11 Sep 1917), aged 29, died from pneumonia and empyema, which were accelerated by an accident which happened to him while at his work as a coalminer on September 11th

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Parkinson, William, 09 Jan 1924, 8.0 p.m., 7th hour of shift, aged 15, Assistant Onsetter [More information ...]

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Pepper, Robert Henry, 21 Feb 1905, aged 25, Onsetter [More information ...]

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Poole, Robert, 12 Feb 1853, aged 46, fell out of corf

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Postlethwaite, Thomas, 31 Mar 1896, aged 59, Stoneman, When taking out timber on a main haulage road the deceased was caught by a fall of roof and loosened props [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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Pritchard, Roland, 26 Apr 1932, aged 48, Hewer, killed by a fall of roof, address: 9, Plumblands Lane, Whitehaven

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Quinn, Murphy, 19 Oct 1848, killed by a fall of roof

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Redhead, Peter, 23 Feb 1924, (accident: 15 Oct 1923)

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Reid, John, jnr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 26, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 4, Marlborough Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Reid, John, snr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 47, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 28, Chapel Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Reid, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 55, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 8, North Row, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Reid, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 25, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 4, Birketts Court, Irish St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Reid, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 23, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 2, Littledale Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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Riley, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 31, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 129, Court 1, Queens St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Ritson, George M., jnr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 15, Lamp Carrier, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 32, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 13th Oct [More information ...]

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Ritson, George M., snr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 47, Joiner, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 32, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Robertson, William Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 25, Joiner, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 21, Plumblands Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Robinson, J. H., 05 Jun 1894, (accident: 30 May 1894), aged 14, [Not employed], a number of boys and girls were gathering coal from the refuse heaps, when a lad who was waiting to go down the pit threw a piece of wood from the pit top for them to scramble for ; he then threw another piece, which unfortunately struck the deceased on the head, causing such injuries that he died [fatality reported during the year but not classified as a reportable accident]

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Rogan, Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 16, Lamp Carrier, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 27, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 13th Oct [More information ...]

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Rogan, John, 29 Apr 1898, (accident: 27 Apr 1898), aged 57, Hewer, Deceased while walking out-bye alone was overtaken and run over by a full set as he was passing an empty one. The road was in good order, refuge holes within the prescribed distance, and the rope travelling about four miles an hour. He died from his injuries two days after [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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Rooney, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 47, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 3, Walkers Court, Newton, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Sewell, Robert, 27 Apr 1932, (accident: 23 Apr 1932), aged 51, Shifthand, run over by tubs, address: 4, Bacon's Court, Whitehaven

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Shepherd, Henry, 08 Oct 1901, aged 62, Fitter, The deceased and two others were engaged in laying water pipes along the side of an engine plane. He left his mates in order to examine the work of the previous shift, and was caught by an empty set [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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Simon, William, 02 Aug 1862, (accident: 01 Aug 1862), aged 83, Carpenter, killed by a fall of coal

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Smith, George, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 38, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 7, Ellinson's Place, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Smith, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 18, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 7, Ellinson's Place, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Smith, Robert, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 18, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 11, Dixon's Square, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Thu 6th Oct [More information ...]

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Southward, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 18, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 69, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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Steele, Jonathon Taylor, 18 Dec 1925, aged 24, killed by a fall of roof, address: No 5 Pica Cottages, Distington; he was due to leave the colliery the next day to join the Police Force

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Stephenson, Fred, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 25, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 20, George Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Stephenson, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 32, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 2, Barker's Court, Tangier St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Taggert, James McKenzie, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 28, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 18A, Schoolhouse Lane, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 17th Oct [More information ...]

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Taggert, John Brindle, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 39, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 4, Arrowthwaite, Kells, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 18th Oct [More information ...]

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Taylor, James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 31, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 32, Newtown, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Tinnion, Andrew, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 29, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 26, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Todd, William, 08 Feb 1910, aged 48, Hewer, killed by a fall of stone

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Todhunter, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 33, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 16, Gore's Buildings, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 4th Oct [More information ...]

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Toner, Edward, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 18, Shifthand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 61, High Queen Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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Trayner, Arthur, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 33, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 9, West Strand, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Tubman, William, 25 Nov 1897, aged 57, Shiftman, Deceased and his marrow were cutting baulk holes against a dip hitch at the face of a cross-cut being driven for an engine plane. A large stone came away at a slip at the left side, and killed deceased. The place had been examined by the under-manager that morning [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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Usher, Johnathen, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 33, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 3, Peet's Place [More information ...]

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Vaughan, John James, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 23, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 7 Quinns Terrace, Charles St, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 17th Oct [More information ...]

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Vaughan, Joseph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married [More information ...]

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Walker, Joseph, 14 Oct 1858, aged 64, fell down staple

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Walker, Joseph Henry, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 27, Shift hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 41, Lowther Row, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 4th Dec [More information ...]

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Walker, Ralph, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 44, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 81, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 19th Oct [More information ...]

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Walker, Willam, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 32, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 5, Howgill Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Walker, William, jnr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 18, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 2, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Walker, William, snr., 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 57, Shiftsman, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 2, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Walsh, John, 27 Apr 1900, aged 32, Shifter, He was walking out-bye behind a full set on the endless rope haulage plane, when it is supposed he was knocked down by an empty set as he was trying to pass the full one. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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Wear, Robert, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 44, Lowther Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Fri 7th Oct [More information ...]

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Welsh, Isaac, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 20, Tail Rope Att, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 7, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Wed 5th Oct [More information ...]

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Welsh, Matthew, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 17, Lamp Carrier, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 7, Back Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sat 8th Oct [More information ...]

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Wilkinson, John, 21 Nov 1895, 12:55 p.m., 8th hour of shift, aged 14, Trapper, deceased was found dead under some tubs on the main engine plane; he had finished his work and was hurrying to get out; possibly he may have been trying to get on the set, but there was no direct evidence to that effect

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Wilson, Jonathan, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married [More information ...]

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Wilson, William, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 21, Bogie Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 96, Castle Row, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 16th Oct [More information ...]

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Woodgate, Albert, 30 Jul 1925, aged 33, Hewer, killed by a tub, address: 2, Furnace Road, Distington

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Wren, Isaac, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 49, Joiner, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 25, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 2nd Oct [More information ...]

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Wren, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 37, Hewer, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), married, address: 19, Ginns, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Mon 3rd Oct [More information ...]

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Wren, Thomas, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 20, Joiner, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: 25, Front Row, Newhouses, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Sun 9th Oct [More information ...]

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Wright, John, 11 May 1910, 7:40 p.m., aged 26, Junction Hand, killed in the 1910 disaster (underground fire and explosion, ignition caused by safety lamp), single, address: Irish Street, Buried: Preston Quarter Cemetery, on Tue 22nd Nov [More information ...]

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Young, William James, 02 May 1914, (accident: 24 Apr 1914), aged 29, Hewer, deceased was engaged hewing, when a piece of coal flew from his pick into his eye; this caused cerebral haemorrhage, from which he died on 2nd May, 1914

 
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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.

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Those names marked with image, were killed in a disaster for which a memorial has been erected or for which we have images concerning the disaster, alternately their name may be mentioned on a memorial plaque. Click on the image symbol next to the name to see the appropriate web page for the memorial.

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The following unnamed fatalities are listed in the Mines Inspectors Reports, once again this collection is not complete!

Date Inspectors Remarks
01 Jan 1852 1––––1Falling down shaft

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Collieries and Pits within 5 miles (8km)

Colliery Map  a simulated map showing the immediate vicinity of Wellington Colliery

Nearby Collieries  list of collieries/pits etc. near to Wellington Colliery


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Gallery Images:

Wellington Pit, Whitehaven

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Memorial Images:

Memorial: 1910 Wellington Colliery Disaster Memorial: 1910 Wellington Colliery Disaster Memorial: 1910 Wellington Colliery Disaster Memorial: 1910 Wellington Colliery Disaster Memorial: 1910 Wellington Colliery Disaster

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Sources:

  • 1873 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 1056), Northumberland, North Durham, and Cumberland District by George William Southern, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
  • 1874 Mines Inspectors Report (C 1216) Where to find this report
  • 1877 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 2003), Newcastle District by James Willis, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
  • 1881 Mines Inspectors Report (C 3241)
  • 1894 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1894 Mines Inspectors Report (C 7667), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
  • 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
  • 1898 Mines Inspectors Report (C 9264), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. 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
  • 1905 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
  • 1905 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 2910), 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
  • 1910 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 5676), Newcastle District (No. 2) by J. B. Atkinson, 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
  • 1920 Mines Inspectors Report
  • 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
  • Contributions by members of the Public
  • Headstone(s) in Preston Quarter Cemetery, Whitehaven
  • Information supplied by West Cumbria Mines Research

Pictures:

  • Colliery picture provided by David Kitching from the John Ryan Collection (©)

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