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 | William (injured) | 1936 | 50 | Glebe | Fenton | Collier | 79959 |
| WARD | William (injured) | 1949 | 25 | Chanters | Atherton | Contractor | 79960 |
| WARD | William A. | 1911 | 15 | Creswell | Creswell | Pony Driver | 79961 |
| WARD | William Dean | 1913 | 15 | Oxcroft | Clowne | Pony Driver | 79962 |
| WARD | William James (injured) | 1946 | 25 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 79963 |
| WARD | Albert (injured) | 1938 | 39 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 79837 |
| WARD | Albert (injured) | 1939 | 36 | Stafford | Fenton | Packer | 79838 |
| WARD | Alec (injured) | 1917 | 47 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Hooker-On | 79839 |
| WARD | Alfred | 1903 | 16 | Darfield Main | Darfield | 79840 | |
| WARD | Alfred | 1906 | 36 | Sharlston | Sharlston | Collier | 79841 |
| WARD | Alfred | 1914 | 31 | Crumpmeadow | Cinderford | Collier | 79842 |
| WARD | Arthur J. | 1907 | 14 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 79843 |
| WARD | Ben | 1904 | 49 | Snydale | Featherstone | 79844 | |
| WARD | Benjamin | 1904 | 49 | Snydale | Featherstone | Collier | 79845 |
| WARD | Benjamin | 1912 | 30 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Collier | 79846 |
| WARD | Benjamin | 1938 | 37 | Creswell | Creswell | 79847 | |
| WARD | Bryan | 1911 | 50 | Desborough Quarry | Desborough | Labourer | 79848 |
| WARD | C. | 1950 | 30 | Creswell | Creswell | Packer | 79849 |
| WARD | Charles | 1913 | 19 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Pony Driver | 79850 |
| WARD | Charles | 1914 | 19 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | 79851 | |
| WARD | Charles Henry | 1932 | 60 | Black Park | Chirk | Ripper | 79852 |
| WARD | D. (Injured) | 1986 | 55 | Florence | Longton | Faceworker | 79853 |
| WARD | Daniel | 1940 | 46 | Easington | Easington Colliery | 79854 | |
| WARD | E. (Injured) | 1974 | 58 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Loco driver | 79855 |
| WARD | Edward Dudley | 1912 | 60 | South Griffin, No.3 Pit | Blaina | Labourer | 79856 |