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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS | James | 1902 | 27 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Shifter | 19157 |
| DOUGLAS | James | 1904 | 62 | Soothill Wood | Batley | Miner | 19158 |
| DOUGLAS | James | 1909 | 25 | West Wylam | West Wylam | Hand putter | 19159 |
| DOUGLAS | James | 1935 | Cardowan | Stepps | 19160 | ||
| DOUGLAS | John | 1907 | 34 | Ashington | Ashington | Timberer | 19161 |
| DOUGLAS | John | 1912 | 24 | Handen Hold | West Pelton | Shaft Lad | 19162 |
| DOUGLAS | John | 1935 | 50 | Polmaise, No.1 Pit | Stirling | Miner | 19163 |
| DOUGLAS | John | 1935 | 50 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | 19164 | |
| DOUGLAS | John | 1941 | 40 | Gateside | Kirkconnel | Miner | 19165 |
| DOUGLAS | John Snr | 1910 | 55 | Hopetoun (a) | Winchburgh | Miner | 19166 |
| DOUGLAS | Joseph | 1913 | 23 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | Hewer | 19167 |
| DOUGLAS | Matthew | 1937 | 30 | Arniston | Gorebridge | 19168 | |
| DOUGLAS | Matthew W. | 1941 | 32 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Filler | 19169 |
| DOUGLAS | Ormond | 1944 | 57 | Hauxley | Amble | Deputy | 19170 |
| DOUGLAS | Peter | 1908 | 18 | Bothwell Castle, No.4 Pit | Blantyre | Repairer | 19171 |
| DOUGLAS | Reginald (injured) | 1937 | 40 | Glyn Neath [formerly Cwmrhydygae] | Blaengwrach | Collier | 19172 |
| DOUGLAS | Robert | 1919 | Glendevon Mine | Winchburgh | Shale Miner | 19173 | |
| DOUGLAS | Robert | 1932 | 19 | Cambois | Blyth | Wagon Aattendant | 19174 |
| DOUGLAS | Robert (injured) | 1933 | 32 | Gresford | Wrexham | Filler | 19175 |
| DOUGLAS | Robert (injured) | 1937 | 36 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Driller | 19176 |
| DOUGLAS | Samuel | 1906 | 13 | Newburgh | Amble | Driver | 19177 |
| DOUGLAS | T. (injured) | 1959 | 33 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Roadman | 19178 |
| DOUGLAS | Thomas | 1901 | 26 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Sinker | 19179 |
| DOUGLAS | Thomas | 1909 | 15 | Boldon | West Boldon | Driver | 19180 |
| DOUGLAS | Thomas H. (injured) | 1952 | 43 | Gresford | Wrexham | Boiler Foreman | 19181 |