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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILWORTH | John (Injured) | 1914 | 13 | Towneley (b) | Burnley | Not employed | 18501 |
| DILTON | Johannes | 1907 | 28 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Sinker | 18500 |
| DILSWORTH | William (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18499 | ||
| DILLON | Henry | 1909 | 54 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Byeworkman | 18485 |
| DILLON | James | 1934 | 60 | Carberry | Whitecraig | Miner | 18486 |
| DILLON | James (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 18487 | ||
| DILLON | John | 1913 | 35 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 18488 | |
| DILLON | John (Injured) | 1914 | 23 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Dataller | 18489 |
| DILLON | John (injured) | 1936 | 28 | Parsonage | Leigh | Dataller | 18490 |
| DILLON | John (injured) | 1957 | 49 | Parsonage | Leigh | Filler | 18491 |
| DILLON | Lewis | 1906 | 26 | Milnwood | Bellshill | Pony driver | 18492 |
| DILLON | Patrick | 1906 | 55 | Pollington | New Brinsley | Tramp | 18493 |
| DILLON | Patrick | 1919 | 33 | Easterhill | Shettleston | Machineman | 18494 |
| DILLON | Patrick (injured) | 1927 | 40 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Dataller | 18495 |
| DILLON | Thomas | 1903 | 50 | Bath Lodge | Collier | 18496 | |
| DILLON | Timothy | 1957 | 44 | Kames | Muirkirk | Pan Shifter | 18497 |
| DILLON | William (Injured) | 1914 | 14 | Bold | Earlstown | Browhand | 18498 |
| DILLET | Thomas | 1950 | 49 | Hassockrigg | Shotts | Stripper | 18484 |
| DILBERT | William (Injured) | 1913 | 52 | Clock Face Quarry | St Helens | Brickmaker | 18483 |
| DIGNAN | James Christopher (injured) | 1958 | 31 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Sinker | 18479 |
| DIGNAN | John | 1925 | Newcraighall, Klondyke Pit | Newcraighall | 18480 | ||
| DIGNAN | Michael | 1911 | 24 | Donibristle, Marion Pit | Cowdenbeath | Drawer | 18481 |
| DIGNAN | Patrick | 1906 | 26 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Brusher | 18482 |
| DIGGLLE | Joseph (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 18478 |
| DIGGLE | James (injured) | 1943 | 32 | Altham, Moorfield | Altham | Dataller | 18477 |