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 | Thomas | 1902 | 18 | Murton | Murton | Putter | 17786 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1905 | 17 | Axwell Park | Swalwell | Putter | 17787 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1907 | 44 | Devon | Sauchie | Fireman | 17788 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1926 | 66 | Hole House | Cliviger | Engine Tenter | 17789 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1926 | 41 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Hewer | 17790 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1933 | Backworth, Fenwick Pit | Earsdon | 17791 | ||
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1941 | 51 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fitter | 17792 |
| DAWSON | Thomas | 1953 | 37 | Buckton Quarry | Mossley | Excavator Driver | 17793 |
| DAWSON | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 17794 |
| DAWSON | Thomas A. (injured) | 1921 | 42 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 17795 |
| DAWSON | William | 1900 | 24 | Little Mill Quarry | Littlemill | Labourer | 17796 |
| DAWSON | William | 1910 | 47 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Dataller | 17797 |
| DAWSON | William | 1910 | 48 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Hewer | 17798 |
| DAWSON | William | 1920 | 62 | Auckland Park | Bishop Auckland | Rapper Man | 17799 |
| DAWSON | William | 1934 | 30 | Cropwell Bishop | Cropwell Bishop | 17800 | |
| DAWSON | William | 1945 | 47 | South Hetton | Haswell | Stoneman | 17801 |
| DAWSON | William (Injured) | 1918 | 62 | Newtown, No.2 | Clifton | Daywageman | 17802 |
| DAWSON | William Gilchrist | 1930 | 16 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Conveyor Attendant | 17803 |
| DAWS | Charles | 1914 | 17 | New London | Newthorpe | Driver | 17732 |
| DAWS | Kenneth (injured) | 1956 | 40 | Devonshire Quarry | Stainton with Adgarley | Chargehand | 17733 |
| DAWNARAWICUS | Wincas | 1924 | Blackie Pit | New Stevenston | 17731 | ||
| DAWN | Henry | 1911 | 33 | Longacres | Skelton in Cleveland | Miner | 17730 |
| DAWKINS | Fredrick (injured) | 1950 | 58 | St John's | Maesteg | Rope Changer | 17723 |
| DAWKINS | Henry | 1910 | 21 | Cannock, Old Coppice | Cheslyn Hay | Horse Driver | 17724 |
| DAWKINS | Josiah | 1911 | 43 | Great Wyrley | Cheslyn Hay | Dataller | 17725 |