UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YATES | Joseph | 1910 | 37 | Bickerstaffe | Bickerstaffe | Collier | 86450 |
| YATES | Joseph | 1913 | 31 | Gin Pit, 6 Feet | Tyldesley | Collier | 86451 |
| YATES | Joseph | 1935 | 45 | Cronton | Whiston | Byeworker | 86452 |
| YATES | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Wilton | Radcliffe | Tunneller | 86453 |
| YATES | Joseph (injured) | 1958 | 35 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Welder | 86454 |
| YATES | Joseph Haslam | 1906 | 26 | Great Lever | Great Lever | Shunter | 86455 |
| YATES | Leonard | 1941 | 20 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Cutter Backman | 86456 |
| YATES | Lewis | 1908 | 28 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 86457 |
| YATES | Mark (injured) | 1924 | 57 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 86458 |
| YATES | Norman (injured) | 1935 | 22 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Drawer | 86459 |
| YATES | Peter (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 86460 | ||
| YATES | R. | 1900 | 58 | Red Hill Quarry | Castleford | Quarryman | 86461 |
| YATES | Richard Smith | 1925 | 26 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Joiner | 86462 |
| YATES | S. (Injured) | 1974 | 54 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Faceworker | 86463 |
| YATES | Samuel | 1907 | 17 | Rainford | Rainford | Coal Cutter | 86464 |
| YATES | Samuel | 1975 | Hindsward | Cumnock | Switchman | 86465 | |
| YATES | Samuel (injured) | 1920 | 31 | Alexandra | Whelley | Contractor’s Man | 86466 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1907 | 39 | Brown Lees | Biddulph | Collier | 86467 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1907 | 18 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Dataller | 86468 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1907 | 18 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Dataller | 86469 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1909 | 38 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Contractor | 86470 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1910 | 30 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 86471 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1915 | 48 | Wood (Newton) | Haydock | Onsetter | 86472 |
| YATES | Thomas | 1940 | 32 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 86473 |
| YATES | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Blaguegate | Skelmersdale | Collier | 86474 |