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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWSON | John | 1911 | Bothwell Castle, No.4 Pit | Blantyre | Miner | 17761 | |
| DAWSON | John (Injured) | 1915 | 52 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Platelayer | 17762 |
| DAWSON | John (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17763 | ||
| DAWSON | John Dempsey | 1914 | 20 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Filler | 17764 |
| Dawson | John Dempsey | 1914 | 20 | Nunnery | Sheffield | 17765 | |
| DAWSON | John Garbutt | 1913 | 14 | Ayton Banks | Great Ayton | Pony Leader | 17766 |
| DAWSON | John Robert | 1904 | 40 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Hewer | 17767 |
| DAWSON | Jonathan | 1900 | 42 | Whitfield, Middle Pit | Norton in the Moors | Timberer | 17768 |
| DAWSON | Joseph | 1903 | 42 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Dayman | 17769 |
| DAWSON | Lewis B. (injured) | 1936 | 37 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Fireman | 17770 |
| DAWSON | Matthew | 1917 | 55 | Pegswood | Pegswood | Hewer | 17771 |
| DAWSON | Michael | 1939 | 58 | Pelton | Pelton | Shifter | 17772 |
| DAWSON | Peter | 1911 | 28 | Devon | Sauchie | Brusher | 17773 |
| DAWSON | R. | 1933 | 32 | Browney | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 17774 |
| DAWSON | R. | 1942 | 32 | Browney | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 17775 |
| DAWSON | R. (injured) | 1957 | 24 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Filler | 17776 |
| DAWSON | Richard (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17777 | ||
| DAWSON | Robert | 1907 | 29 | Hindlow Quarry | Buxton | Labourer | 17778 |
| DAWSON | Robert | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Brusher | 17779 | |
| DAWSON | Robert | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | 17780 | ||
| DAWSON | Robert | 1936 | Bardykes, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Cambuslang | Brusher | 17781 | |
| DAWSON | Robert H. (injured) | 1951 | 42 | Audley Range Quarry | Blackburn | Quarryman | 17782 |
| DAWSON | T. (injured) | 1948 | St Helens | Seaton | Brusher | 17783 | |
| DAWSON | T.R. | 1930 | 26 | Marsden [aka Whitburn] | Whitburn | Rolleyway Man | 17784 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1902 | 58 | Bebside | Bebside | Waiter on | 17785 |