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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNNINGHAME | Thomas | 1906 | 10 | Tranent | Tranent | Schoolboy | 14501 |
| CUNNINGHAM | ? | 1931 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | Miner | 14436 | |
| CUNNINGHAM | Alex G.S. | 1975 | Solsgirth | Dollar | 14437 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Alexander | 1947 | 39 | Blairmuckhill | Harthill | Colliery Washerman | 14438 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Andrew | 1900 | 29 | Oakley | Oakley | Bottomer | 14439 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Andrew | 1941 | Blairhall | East Grange | Waggon runner | 14440 | |
| CUNNINGHAM | Daniel | 1912 | 21 | Southrigg, No.3 Pit | Harthill | Miner’s Drawer | 14441 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Daniel Ward | 1960 | 35 | Wellesley | Methil | Stripper | 14442 |
| CUNNINGHAM | David | 1900 | 55 | Corrie Quarry | Isle of Arran | Quarryman | 14443 |
| CUNNINGHAM | David | 1903 | 41 | Barnton Park Quarry | Edinburgh, Barnton | Quarryman | 14444 |
| CUNNINGHAM | David | 1918 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | 14445 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Edward (injured) | 1951 | 54 | Bedford | Atherton | Packer | 14446 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Elwyn (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Helper | 14447 |
| CUNNINGHAM | F. | 1920 | 51 | Hedley Hope | Tow Law | Stoneman | 14448 |
| CUNNINGHAM | F. (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14449 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | F. Jnr (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14450 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Francis (injured) | 1956 | Walkmill | Moresby | Deputy | 14451 | |
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1917 | 45 | Sherdley | St Helens | Collier | 14452 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14453 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14454 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14455 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14456 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14457 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14458 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14459 |