Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE | Findlay (Injured) | 1937 | 27 | Arniston | Gorebridge | 81444 | |
| WHITE | Frank | 1908 | 23 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | Sinker | 81445 |
| WHITE | Frederick | 1911 | 29 | Cethin | Abercanaid | Sinker | 81446 |
| WHITE | Frederick | 1960 | 58 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Under-Manager | 81447 |
| WHITE | George | 1900 | 59 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Deputy | 81448 |
| WHITE | George | 1901 | 50 | Blakelaw Quarry | Newcastle upon Tyne | Engineman | 81449 |
| WHITE | George | 1909 | 17 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Surface Rider | 81450 |
| WHITE | George | 1910 | 57 | Brusselton | St Helen Aukland | Hewer | 81451 |
| WHITE | George | 1913 | 49 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | 81452 | |
| WHITE | George | 1913 | 49 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Collier | 81453 |
| WHITE | George (injured) | 1911 | 42 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Collier | 81454 |
| WHITE | George (injured) | 1925 | 20 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Labourer | 81455 |
| WHITE | George (injured) | 1929 | 24 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 81456 |
| WHITE | Gilbert | 1938 | 53 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Daywageman | 81457 |
| WHITE | Harry | 1911 | 48 | Netherton, No.07 | Dudley | Loader | 81458 |
| WHITE | Harry (injured) | 1914 | 27 | Bank, No.4 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 81459 |
| WHITE | Henry | 1901 | 33 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Pitman | 81460 |
| WHITE | Henry | 1902 | 41 | Furzeyground | East Creech | Miner | 81461 |
| WHITE | Henry | 1912 | 48 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Collier | 81462 |
| WHITE | Henry | 1912 | 41 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 81463 |
| WHITE | Horace | 1909 | 19 | Pinfold [, New] | Papist Hill | Miner | 81464 |
| WHITE | Howard | 1963 | 47 | New Road Level | Clearwell | 81465 | |
| WHITE | Hubert (injured) | 1947 | 50 | Naval | Penygraig | Substitute Rider | 81466 |
| WHITE | Hugh | 1920 | Portland | Hurlford | 81467 | ||
| WHITE | Ivor (injured) | 1951 | 43 | National | Wattstown | Pitman | 81468 |




