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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURTIS | Thomas (Injured) | 1983 | 18 | Bold | Earlstown | Mining trainee | 14615 |
| CURTIS | W.D. (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Crynant | Crynant | Haulier | 14616 |
| CURTIS | Wesley (injured) | 1913 | 18 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Collier’s Helper | 14617 |
| CURTIS | William | 1914 | 33 | Llwydcoed | Nantyglo | Timberman | 14618 |
| CURTIS | William (injured) | 1929 | 55 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Siding Brakesman | 14619 |
| CURTIS | Winstone (injured) | 1932 | 17 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier’s Helper | 14620 |
| CURTIN | Cornelius | 1911 | 47 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Timberman | 14594 |
| CURTIN | Joseph (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Lady Lewis | Porth | Repairer | 14595 |
| CURSANO | James (injured) | 1925 | 44 | Sherdley | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 14593 |
| CURRY | William Stokoe | 1902 | 19 | Newbottle, Margaret Pit | Newbottle | Coalcutterman | 14592 |
| CURRY | G. | 1933 | 17 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Loader | 14570 |
| CURRY | Henry | 1908 | 39 | Pelton | Pelton | Deputy | 14571 |
| CURRY | J.T. | 1940 | 45 | Murton | Murton | Belt Keeper | 14572 |
| CURRY | James | 1906 | 22 | Eldon | Shildon | Machineman | 14573 |
| CURRY | James | 1923 | 19 | Harton | South Shields | Driver | 14574 |
| CURRY | James Harrow | 1924 | Wallsend | Wallsend | 14575 | ||
| CURRY | John | 1903 | 63 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Wasteman | 14576 |
| CURRY | John | 1910 | Silksworth | Sunderland | 14577 | ||
| CURRY | John (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14578 | ||
| CURRY | John Thomas | 1905 | 41 | Pelton | Pelton | Fitter | 14579 |
| CURRY | Joseph D. | 1940 | 61 | Cambois | Blyth | Stoneman | 14580 |
| CURRY | Michael | 1941 | 44 | Horden | Horden | Hewer | 14581 |
| CURRY | Percy | 1923 | 31 | Backworth, Algernon Pit | Backworth | Shifter | 14582 |
| CURRY | Ralph | 1914 | 29 | Harraton | Harraton | Brakesman | 14583 |
| CURRY | Reuben | 1906 | 16 | South Hetton | Haswell | Driver | 14584 |