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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATT | John Jnr | 1932 | 26 | Cardowan, No.1 Pit | Stepps | Hewer | 80573 |
| WATT | Joseph | 1942 | 58 | Witton | Sacriston | Filler | 80574 |
| WATT | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 43 | Chanters, No.2 | Atherton | Collier | 80575 |
| WATT | Martin | 1911 | 52 | Lady Ha', No.2 | Kilwinning | Waggoner | 80576 |
| WATT | Peter | 1919 | Herbertshire | Denny | 80577 | ||
| WATT | Thomas | 1911 | Devon | Sauchie | Repairer | 80578 | |
| WATT | William | 1934 | 35 | Herrington | West Herrington | Overman | 80579 |
| WATT | William H. | 1941 | 32 | Clough Hall, No.2 Pit | Kidsgrove | Collier | 80580 |
| WATSON | A. | 1910 | 29 | Hucknall | Hucknall | Dayman | 80429 |
| WATSON | A.R. | 1928 | 58 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Deputy | 80430 |
| WATSON | Adam Baxter | 1923 | Roslin | Roslin | 80431 | ||
| WATSON | Albert (injured) | 1938 | 21 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 80432 |
| WATSON | Alexander | 1919 | Arniston, Emily Pit | Gorebridge | 80433 | ||
| WATSON | Alexander | 1978 | 34 | Frances | Dysart | 80434 | |
| WATSON | Alexander Brash | 1935 | Dixon's | Blantyre | 80435 | ||
| WATSON | Andrew | 1925 | 31 | Marley Hill | Marley Hill | Shifter | 80436 |
| WATSON | Andrew | 1950 | Woodend | Armadale | Pit Bottomer | 80437 | |
| WATSON | Archibald | 1925 | Blantyre | High Blantyre | 80438 | ||
| WATSON | Arnold Hartley (injured) | 1928 | 21 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Assistant Shunter | 80439 |
| WATSON | Arthur | 1914 | 26 | Askern | Askern | Collier | 80440 |
| WATSON | Arthur Gordon | 1914 | 15 | Griff, No.4 | Nuneaton | Signal Boy | 80441 |
| WATSON | Charles | 1901 | 30 | Grange | Kimberworth | Banksman | 80442 |
| WATSON | Charles | 1930 | 38 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Panman | 80443 |
| WATSON | Charles | 1930 | 38 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Panman | 80444 |
| WATSON | Colin (Injured) | 1989 | 19 | Wytch Farm drilling site | Corfe Castle | Roughneck | 80445 |