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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNNINGHAM | Robert Thomson | 1941 | 46 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 14485 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Sarah | 1928 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | 14486 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | Sarah McDowall | 1928 | 14 | Hamilton Palace, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Pit Top Worker | 14487 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Thomas | 1903 | 39 | Rosehall, No.13 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 14488 |
| CUNNINGHAM | W. (injured) | 1948 | 36 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Pipe Fitter | 14489 |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1903 | 29 | Holytown, No.8 Pit | Holytown | Coal cutter | 14490 |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1913 | 26 | Gilbertfield, No.1 Pit | Cambuslang | Cusieman | 14491 |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1913 | 52 | Tinvier Quarry | Quarrier | 14492 | |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1916 | 14 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Haulage Lad | 14493 |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1934 | 40 | Shilbottle | Shilbottle | 14494 | |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1938 | 22 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Miner | 14495 |
| CUNNINGHAM | William | 1941 | 40 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 14496 |
| CUNNINGHAM | William (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14497 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14498 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | William (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14499 | ||
| CUNNINGHAM | William John | 1924 | Glencraig, No.1 Pit | Lochgelly | Inspector | 14500 | |
| CUNNING | Robert | 1945 | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | 14434 | ||
| CUNNING | Robert | 1945 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 14435 | |
| CUNNANE | John | 1942 | 34 | Garswood Hall, No.3 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier's Stoker | 14430 |
| CUNNANE | Michael (injured) | 1938 | 41 | Lyme | Haydock | Filler | 14431 |
| CUNNANE | Philip | 1914 | 23 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Stoneman | 14432 |
| CUNNANE | Phillip | 1914 | 23 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 14433 | |
| CUNNAH | George (injured) | 1928 | 38 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 14425 |
| CUNNAH | James (injured) | 1921 | 32 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulier | 14426 |
| CUNNAH | James (injured) | 1936 | 18 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 14427 |