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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWAR | James | 1913 | 45 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Miner | 18323 |
| DEWAR | John | 1911 | 38 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | Pump Attendant | 18324 |
| DEWAR | John | 1960 | 40 | Cardowan | Stepps | Foreman Engineer | 18325 |
| DEWAR | Robert | 1906 | 35 | Millburn | Hamilton | Miner | 18326 |
| DEWAR | Thomas Henry | 1915 | Wester Moffat | Airdrie | 18327 | ||
| DEW | E.A. (injured) | 1955 | 53 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Repairer | 18319 |
| DEW | P.S. (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Haulier | 18320 |
| DEW | William | 1913 | 39 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 18321 | |
| DEVONS | James | 1900 | 32 | Moss, No.5 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Gangrider | 18318 |
| DEVONPORT | Henry | 1908 | 45 | Trimdon | Trimdon | Hewer | 18314 |
| DEVONPORT | Joseph | 1905 | 20 | Netherton, No.03 | Dudley | Haulier | 18315 |
| DEVONPORT | Joseph (injured) | 1939 | 36 | Lily Footrail | Apedale | Collier | 18316 |
| DEVONPORT | William | 1913 | 40 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Roadsman | 18317 |
| DEVONOLD | B. (Injured) | 1911 | 43 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Overman | 18313 |
| DEVONALD | Thomas | 1901 | 59 | New Duffryn | Rhymney | Timberman | 18312 |
| DEVLIN | Daniel (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18298 | ||
| DEVLIN | George | 1928 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 18299 | ||
| DEVLIN | Herbert | 1926 | 27 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | Haulage | 18300 |
| DEVLIN | John | 1901 | 19 | North Motherwell | Motherwell | Miner | 18301 |
| DEVLIN | John | 1921 | Blantyre | High Blantyre | 18302 | ||
| DEVLIN | John | 1932 | 56 | Throckley | Throckley | Deputy | 18303 |
| DEVLIN | John | 1960 | Bankton | Tranent | 18304 | ||
| DEVLIN | Martin (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18305 | ||
| DEVLIN | Matthew | 1931 | Seaton Delaval, C & D Pit | Seaton Delaval | 18306 | ||
| DEVLIN | Pat (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18307 |