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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATSON | John | 1913 | 50 | Greenrigg | Fauldhouse | Coal Cutter | 80496 |
| WATSON | John | 1945 | 51 | Kirkcaldy area | Pithead Worker | 80497 | |
| WATSON | John (injured) | 1917 | 50 | Chequerbent | Over Hulton | Dataller | 80498 |
| WATSON | John (injured) | 1927 | 40 | Llay Main | Llay | Cutter | 80499 |
| WATSON | John (injured) | 1951 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Apprentice Electrician | 80500 | |
| WATSON | John Brodie | 1933 | Kingshill | Allanton | 80501 | ||
| WATSON | John Conquer | 1927 | Prestonpans area | Prestonpans | 80502 | ||
| WATSON | John Edward | 1914 | 33 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 80503 |
| WATSON | John J. | 1909 | 17 | Seven Sisters (a) | Cockfield | Helper Up | 80504 |
| WATSON | John Thomas | 1912 | 15 | Ashington | Ashington | Driver | 80505 |
| WATSON | John Thomas | 1914 | 55 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Hewer | 80506 |
| WATSON | John Walter | 1908 | 38 | Charity | Collycroft | Shunter | 80507 |
| WATSON | Joseph | 1902 | 66 | Salterwood | Marehay | Stallman | 80508 |
| WATSON | Joseph | 1906 | Randolph | Evenwood & Barony | Shifter | 80509 | |
| WATSON | Joseph | 1911 | 18 | Morpeth Moor Pit | Morpeth | Putter | 80510 |
| WATSON | Joseph | 1912 | 37 | Dover | Great Fall | Sinker | 80511 |
| WATSON | Joseph | 1935 | 56 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Filler | 80512 |
| WATSON | M.E.D. | 1925 | 30 | Esh | Esh | Filler | 80513 |
| WATSON | Mary McCallum | 1920 | Roslin | Roslin | 80514 | ||
| WATSON | N.W. | 1921 | 44 | Murton | Murton | Hewer | 80515 |
| WATSON | Peter | 1914 | 34 | Bargoed | Bargoed | 2nd Banksman | 80516 |
| WATSON | Peter | 1918 | Whitrigg, No.2 Pit | Whitburn | Miner | 80517 | |
| WATSON | Phillip Galbreath | 1911 | 14 | Byers Green | Byers Green | Screen Lad | 80518 |
| WATSON | R. | 1935 | 55 | Vane Tempest | Seaham | Stoneman | 80519 |
| WATSON | R.H. | 1948 | 50 | Harton | South Shields | Packer | 80520 |