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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNETT | Charles | 1929 | 26 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Collier | 18125 |
| DENNETT | John (injured) | 1927 | 37 | Hindley Field | Hindley | Dataller | 18126 |
| DENNER | F. (injured) | 1948 | 17 | Great Knowsley Quarry | Labourer | 18123 | |
| DENNER | Percy (injured) | 1933 | 29 | Ogilvie | Deri | Chargeman | 18124 |
| DENNCHY | Thomas | 1927 | 48 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Repairer | 18122 |
| DENHOLM | George | 1915 | 23 | Fortrigg | Shotts | 18118 | |
| DENHOLM | George | 1948 | 16 | Alice | Cowdenbeath | 18119 | |
| DENHOLM | George Anderson | 1948 | Fordell | Crossgates | Miner | 18120 | |
| DENHOLM | James | 1930 | Carberry | Whitecraig | Miner | 18121 | |
| DENHAM | Cyril (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Labourer | 18115 |
| DENHAM | K. | 1958 | Chilton | Chilton | Face worker | 18116 | |
| DENHAM | Richard (injured) | 1929 | 60 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Collier | 18117 |
| DENDALE | George (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 18114 |
| DENBY | Walter | 1906 | 34 | Silverhill | Teversal | Train runner | 18113 |
| DEN KAAT | Peter | 1949 | 25 | Polmaise | Stirling | Coal Stripper | 18111 |
| DEN KAAT | Peter | 1949 | 25 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | Stripper | 18112 |
| DEMPSY | Michael | 1913 | 64 | Stargate | Ryton | Shifter | 18110 |
| DEMPSTEY | Francis | 1950 | 27 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18109 | |
| DEMPSTER | Alexander | 1931 | 51 | Bowhill, No.1 Shaft | Auchterderran | Fireman | 18100 |
| DEMPSTER | Arthur | 1911 | 28 | Harrington | Lowca | Stoneman | 18101 |
| DEMPSTER | James | 1914 | Grasshill | Glenbuck | Miner | 18102 | |
| DEMPSTER | John | 1904 | 55 | Lightshaw, No.4 | Muirkirk | Miner | 18103 |
| DEMPSTER | John | 1914 | Hattonrigg | Bellshill | Bogieman | 18104 | |
| DEMPSTER | Robert | 1906 | 55 | Alva Quarry | Alva | Foreman | 18105 |
| DEMPSTER | Robert Williamson | 1941 | 58 | Kames | Muirkirk | Miner | 18106 |