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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICKENSON | Richard (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18385 | ||
| DICKENSON | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 64 | Bedford | Atherton | Shotfirer | 18386 |
| DICKENSON | William (injured) | 1920 | 16 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Haulage | 18387 |
| DICKENSON | William (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18388 | ||
| DICKENS | Frank (injured) | 1920 | 52 | Jubilee Quarry | Labourer | 18368 | |
| DICKENS | John | 1904 | 45 | Wollaton | Wollaton | Stallman | 18369 |
| DICKENS | Peter (injured) | 1921 | 51 | Bedford | Atherton | Onsetter | 18370 |
| DICKENS | W. (injured) | 1941 | 52 | Llay Main | Llay | Surface Labourer | 18371 |
| DICKENS | W.J. (injured) | 1954 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Surface Deckhand | 18372 |
| DICKEN | R.D. (Injured) | 1975 | 21 | Granville | Oakengates | Electrician | 18367 |
| DICK | David | 1918 | Hillhouserigg | Shotts | 18355 | ||
| DICK | David | 1927 | 27 | Carriden | Bo’ness | Miner | 18356 |
| DICK | George | 1904 | 68 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | Labourer | 18357 |
| DICK | George | 1921 | Cowdenbeath, No.9 Pit | Cowdenbeath | 18358 | ||
| DICK | George White | 1925 | Hopetoun, No.2 Balbardie Pit. | Winchburgh | Fireman | 18359 | |
| DICK | James | 1910 | 36 | Polmaise, No.1 Pit | Stirling | Roadsman | 18360 |
| DICK | James | 1927 | Craigend | Maddiston | Surfaceman | 18361 | |
| DICK | John | 1901 | 17 | Candie | Avonbridge | Coal cleaner | 18362 |
| DICK | John Milne | 1919 | Arniston, Emily Pit | Gorebridge | 18363 | ||
| DICK | Peter | 1908 | 43 | Oakbank | Mid Calder | Shaftsman | 18364 |
| DICK | William | 1901 | 61 | Daldowie | Broomhouse | Miner | 18365 |
| DICK | William Jnr | 1915 | 16 | Canderigg, Broomfield Pit | Stonehouse | 18366 | |
| DIBBLE | John | 1908 | 42 | Westleigh Quarry | Westleigh | Quarryman | 18354 |
| DIBBINS | Thomas | 1909 | 49 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Collier | 18353 |
| DIAMOND | H.S. | 1923 | 14 | Axwell Park | Swalwell | Driver | 18348 |