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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARD | James | 1906 | 53 | Holmside | Craghead | Stoneman | 79884 |
| WARD | James | 1906 | 53 | Roddymoor | Crook | Stoneman | 79885 |
| WARD | James (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Assistant Collier | 79886 |
| WARD | James (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Incline Hitcher | 79887 |
| WARD | James (injured) | 1929 | 36 | Hulton, Bank No.3 Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 79888 |
| WARD | James (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 79889 |
| WARD | James (injured) | 1952 | 30 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Borer | 79890 |
| WARD | James William | 1913 | 14 | Seaham | Seaham | Pony Putter | 79891 |
| WARD | Jeffrey | 1950 | 63 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Fireman | 79892 |
| WARD | John | 1900 | Hattonrigg | Bellshill | Pit Sinker | 79893 | |
| WARD | John | 1901 | 36 | Washington | Washington | F. Hewer | 79894 |
| WARD | John | 1905 | 34 | Gauntley | Orrell | Brakesman | 79895 |
| WARD | John | 1915 | 36 | Whitwood | Whitwood | 79896 | |
| WARD | John | 1927 | 51 | Calder | Altham | Underlooker | 79897 |
| WARD | John | 1942 | 44 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Borer | 79898 |
| WARD | John (injured) | 1914 | 43 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Collier | 79899 |
| WARD | John (injured) | 1930 | 31 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Haulage Hand | 79900 |
| WARD | John (injured) | 1932 | 54 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Collier | 79901 |
| WARD | John Henry (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Markham. | Blackwood | Rope Hand | 79902 |
| WARD | John Michael (injured) | 1952 | Rowley Opencast | Worsthorne | Banksman | 79903 | |
| WARD | Joseph | 1904 | 49 | Robin Hood | Rothwell | Miner | 79904 |
| WARD | Joseph | 1905 | 54 | Stargate | Ryton | Wagonman | 79905 |
| WARD | Joseph | 1906 | 32 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 79906 |
| WARD | Joseph | 1911 | 43 | Orgreave | Handsworth | 79907 | |
| WARD | Joseph | 1911 | 43 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Collier | 79908 |