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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEARE | Mervyn (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Collier | 18001 |
| DEARDUS | Joseph (Injured) | 1915 | 46 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Screener | 18000 |
| DEARDON | Edward | 1900 | 24 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Brakesman | 17999 |
| DEARDEN | Abram (Injured) | 1916 | 31 | Bank, Nos 3 & 4 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Banksman | 17975 |
| DEARDEN | Alfred (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17976 | ||
| DEARDEN | G. (injured) | 1958 | 63 | Lyme | Haydock | Collier | 17977 |
| DEARDEN | George (injured) | 1921 | 63 | Duckworth Clough Quarry | Haslingden | Quarryman | 17978 |
| DEARDEN | Henry | 1904 | 41 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | Miner | 17979 |
| DEARDEN | Henry | 1904 | 41 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | 17980 | |
| DEARDEN | Henry | 1908 | 45 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 17981 |
| DEARDEN | J. (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Thorny Bank | Hapton | Dataller | 17982 |
| DEARDEN | James (injured) | 1931 | 37 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 17983 |
| DEARDEN | John | 1902 | 15 | Leyland Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Wagon labeller | 17984 |
| DEARDEN | John | 1904 | 48 | Birchley Hall | Billinge | Sinker | 17985 |
| DEARDEN | Joseph | 1928 | 30 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Shotfirer | 17986 |
| DEARDEN | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17987 | ||
| DEARDEN | W. | 1906 | 26 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Shunt minder | 17988 |
| DEARDEN | W. | 1906 | 41 | Pewfall | Haydock | Daywageman | 17989 |
| DEARDEN | Walter | 1936 | 28 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 17990 | |
| DEARDEN | William | 1932 | 18 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 17991 |
| DEARDEN | William | 1932 | 18 | Maypole, No.2 | Platt Bridge | 17992 | |
| DEARDEN | William (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17993 | ||
| DEARDEN | William (injured) | 1926 | 27 | Lea Green | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 17994 |
| DEARDEN | William (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17995 | ||
| DEARDEN | William (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17996 |