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 | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Bold Venture Quarry | Chatburn | Quarry Foreman | 80521 |
| WATSON | Robert | 1900 | 45 | Bardykes, No.1 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 80522 |
| WATSON | Robert | 1905 | 68 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Shifter | 80523 |
| WATSON | Robert | 1910 | 23 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Sinker | 80524 |
| WATSON | Robert | 1913 | 22 | Carberry | Whitecraig | Banksman | 80525 |
| WATSON | Robert | 1927 | Lochore | Lochore | 80526 | ||
| WATSON | Robert | 1932 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | 80527 | ||
| WATSON | Roderick | 1912 | 32 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Miner | 80528 |
| WATSON | S. | 1988 | 28 | Hem Heath | Trentham | 80529 | |
| WATSON | Samuel (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 80530 | ||
| WATSON | Samuel (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Graig Fawr | Newbridge | Shotsman | 80531 |
| WATSON | Samuel (injured) | 1931 | 31 | Florence | Longton | Coalcutter Assistant | 80532 |
| WATSON | Sydney (injured) | 1944 | 18 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 80533 |
| WATSON | T. | 1924 | 66 | Florence | Longton | 80534 | |
| WATSON | T.W. | 1942 | 43 | Greenside | Greenside | Stoneman | 80535 |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1900 | 31 | Elswick, South | Newcastle on Tyne | Hewer | 80536 |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1909 | 31 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Dataller | 80537 |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1909 | 17 | West Stanley | Stanley | 80538 | |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1911 | 14 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Belt Lad | 80539 |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1912 | 63 | Clyde, No.3 Pit | Carmyle | Coal Miner | 80540 |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1927 | Bothwell Castle, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Blantyre | 80541 | ||
| WATSON | Thomas | 1934 | 16 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Belt Attdt | 80542 |
| WATSON | Thomas | 1954 | Devon | Sauchie | Brusher | 80543 | |
| WATSON | W. | 1924 | 36 | Watergate | Whickham | Datal | 80544 |
| WATSON | W. | 1946 | 55 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Stoneman | 80545 |