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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXON | Sam | 1911 | 32 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Miner | 18649 |
| DIXON | Sam | 1927 | 36 | Ouston | Ouston | Cutter | 18650 |
| DIXON | Stephen | 1924 | 54 | Backworth | Backworth | Hewer | 18651 |
| DIXON | T. | 1925 | 16 | Murton | Murton | Putter | 18652 |
| DIXON | Thomas | 1902 | 27 | Bourn Moor | Bourn Moor | Labourer | 18653 |
| DIXON | Thomas | 1907 | 16 | West Wylam | West Wylam | Landing lad | 18654 |
| DIXON | Thomas | 1915 | 59 | Backworth | Backworth | Hewer | 18655 |
| DIXON | Thomas | 1916 | 49 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Hewer | 18656 |
| DIXON | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18657 | ||
| DIXON | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18658 | ||
| DIXON | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Windsor, South | Abertridwr | Rider | 18659 |
| DIXON | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18660 | ||
| DIXON | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18661 | ||
| DIXON | Thomas (injured) | 1941 | 36 | Lea Green | St Helens | Coalcutter | 18662 |
| DIXON | Thomas G. | 1947 | 33 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 18663 |
| DIXON | Thomas Holliday | 1906 | 32 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven | Hewer | 18664 |
| DIXON | W. | 1922 | Plenmeller | Plenmeller with Whitfield | 18665 | ||
| DIXON | W. | 1941 | 64 | Derwent | Medomsley | Hewer | 18666 |
| DIXON | Walter (Injured) | 1911 | 54 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 18667 |
| DIXON | Walter (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 18668 | ||
| DIXON | Walter (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 18669 | ||
| DIXON | Watkin (Injured) | 1913 | 53 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Ripper | 18670 |
| DIXON | William | 1901 | 57 | Prince of Wales (a) | Pontefract | Miner | 18671 |
| DIXON | William | 1904 | 21 | Hook Hill | Corbridge | Miner | 18672 |
| DIXON | William | 1910 | 64 | Whitehaven, Ladysmith Pit | Sandwith | Shifter | 18673 |