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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENTON | John | 1947 | 44 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Collier | 18177 |
| DENTON | George Royds | 1912 | 21 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 18173 |
| DENTON | Horace | 1933 | 32 | Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe | 18174 | |
| DENTON | James | 1936 | 46 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Fireman | 18175 |
| DENTIST | Thomas | 1903 | 28 | Hafod (a). | Trehafod | Collier | 18172 |
| DENT | Albert (injured) | 1957 | 50 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Haulage Hand | 18157 |
| DENT | Frederick Thomas | 1925 | Montagu Main, View Pit | Scotswood | 18158 | ||
| DENT | George | 1901 | 36 | Murton | Murton | Hewer | 18159 |
| DENT | George Miller | 1910 | 34 | Ashington | Ashington | Stoneman | 18160 |
| DENT | J.H. | 1945 | 40 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Banksman | 18161 |
| DENT | James | 1912 | 46 | Horden | Horden | Timber Drawer | 18162 |
| DENT | James Anthony | 1938 | 36 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Cutter | 18163 |
| DENT | John | 1902 | 55 | Middleton Quarry | Middleton in Teesdale | Quarryman | 18164 |
| DENT | John (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18165 | ||
| DENT | Mason William | 1911 | 37 | Cranford Iron Ore | Cranford St John | Ironstone Getter | 18166 |
| DENT | Richard | 1946 | 37 | Whittle | Newton on the Moor & Swarland | Miner | 18167 |
| DENT | Robert | 1928 | 30 | Delight Pit | Dipton | Hewer | 18168 |
| DENT | Robert Jnr (injured) | 1934 | 15 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Screen Boy | 18169 |
| DENT | William | 1903 | 33 | Thornley | New Thornley | Hewer | 18170 |
| DENT | William | 1917 | 43 | Gipsy Level | Pontypool | 18171 | |
| DENSA | S.J. (Injured) | 1986 | 27 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Faceworker | 18156 |
| DENNY | Albert E. (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Golborne | Golborne | Coal Cutter | 18150 |
| DENNY | George | 1934 | 33 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Pusher On | 18151 |
| DENNY | James (injured) | 1926 | 29 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Pit Sinker | 18152 |
| DENNY | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 52 | Lea Green | St Helens | Collier | 18153 |