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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURRY | Robert Henry | 1916 | 24 | Ashington | Ashington | Hewer | 14585 |
| CURRY | Thomas | 1900 | 15 | Walker | Newcastle upon Tyne | Driver | 14586 |
| CURRY | Thomas | 1909 | 65 | Newbottle | Philadelphia | Wasteman | 14587 |
| CURRY | William | 1924 | 58 | Eldon | Shildon | Stoneman | 14588 |
| CURRY | William | 1953 | Lumley, 6th Pit | Great Lumley | 14589 | ||
| CURRY | William J. (injured) | 1949 | 55 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Electrician | 14590 |
| CURRY | William James | 1900 | 25 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Sinker | 14591 |
| CURRIE | Alexander | 1904 | 52 | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | 14554 | |
| CURRIE | Charles | 1906 | 50 | Portland, No.4 Pit | Hurlford | Brusher | 14555 |
| CURRIE | David | 1904 | 25 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | Blacksmith | 14556 |
| CURRIE | David John Henderson | 1937 | 37 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Machineman | 14557 |
| CURRIE | G.R. (Injured) | 1986 | 42 | Potatopot Opencast Quarry | Workington | Driver | 14558 |
| CURRIE | Gavin | 1931 | Lochore | Lochore | Locomotive Driver | 14559 | |
| CURRIE | Gavin | 1931 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | 14560 | ||
| CURRIE | George | 1907 | 24 | Clydeside | Uddingston | Labourer | 14561 |
| CURRIE | George | 1920 | Radstock | Radstock | 14562 | ||
| CURRIE | Henry | 1913 | 74 | Cadoxton Quarry | Barry | Quarryman | 14563 |
| CURRIE | James | 1901 | 57 | Whitehaven, Croft Pit | Sandwith | Sinker | 14564 |
| CURRIE | James | 1909 | 32 | Berryhill, No.2 Pit | Auchinleck | Reddsman | 14565 |
| CURRIE | James | 1933 | Loganlea | West Calder | Miner | 14566 | |
| CURRIE | Patrick | 1939 | 46 | Wellesley ? | Methil | Miner | 14567 |
| CURRIE | Robert | 1929 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | 14568 | ||
| CURRIE | William | 1923 | Whitrigg, No.5 Pit | Whitburn | Bencher | 14569 | |
| CURREY | Ernest Learmouth | 1930 | West Wylam | West Wylam | 14553 | ||
| CURREN | Francis (injured) | 1932 | Cronton | Whiston | 14551 |