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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY | William | 1903 | 22 | Stanley (b) | Stanley | Horse driver | 18154 |
| DENNY | Wilson | 1906 | 21 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Trammer | 18155 |
| DENNON | Arthur (injured) | 1926 | 35 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Filler | 18149 |
| DENNISTON | Robert | 1928 | Easterhill | Shettleston | 18148 | ||
| DENNISON | R.C. | 1906 | 21 | Bents Quarry | Fewston | Quarryman | 18144 |
| DENNISON | Raymond (injured) | 1941 | 20 | Sneyd | Burslem | Screenhand | 18145 |
| DENNISON | Robert | 1910 | 56 | Bestwood | Bestwood | Shunter | 18146 |
| DENNISON | William James Backhouse | 1911 | 37 | Shirebrook | Shirebrook | Dataller | 18147 |
| DENNIS | Amos | 1907 | 57 | Rawdon | Moira | Roadman | 18132 |
| DENNIS | Edward (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier’s Helper | 18133 |
| DENNIS | Francis (Injured) | 1913 | 59 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Foreman Platelayer | 18134 |
| DENNIS | George Bird | 1904 | 27 | Bestwood | Bestwood | Stallman | 18135 |
| DENNIS | James | 1914 | 51 | Higher Spargo Quarry | Halvosso | Crane Driver | 18136 |
| DENNIS | John | 1900 | 19 | Morriston | Morriston | Collier | 18137 |
| DENNIS | John | 1908 | 15 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Driver | 18138 |
| DENNIS | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Loader | 18139 |
| DENNIS | Ronald (Injured) | 1983 | 46 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Overman | 18140 |
| DENNIS | Sydney (Injured) | 1919 | 22 | Levant | Pendeen | 18141 | |
| DENNIS | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 59 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Repairer | 18142 |
| DENNIS | William | 1902 | 66 | Reservoir Pit | Overseal | Dataller | 18143 |
| DENNINGTON or DINNINGTON | John | 1917 | Gartshore | Twechar | 18131 | ||
| DENNINGTON | Richard | 1911 | 45 | Gartshore, No.11 Pit | Twechar | Collier | 18130 |
| DENNING | Charles (injured) | 1945 | 37 | Blaenclydach Drift | Blaen Clydach | Assistant Cutterman | 18128 |
| DENNING | Frank (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Labourer | 18129 |
| DENNEY | John | 1911 | 33 | Burlington Quarry | Kirkby-in-Furness | Clog River | 18127 |