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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNNAH | Joseph | 1916 | 33 | Priestner's, No.2 | Westleigh | Fireman | 14428 |
| CUNNAH | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 64 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Banksman | 14429 |
| CUNN | J.W. Charles | 1905 | 18 | West Riding | Altofts | Screener | 14424 |
| CUNLIFFE | Frank (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 14336 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14337 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Frederick | 1909 | 26 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Carpenter | 14338 |
| CUNLIFFE | George (injured) | 1920 | 37 | Old Boston | Haydock | Collier | 14339 |
| CUNLIFFE | H.L. (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 14340 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Harold (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 14341 |
| CUNLIFFE | Harold (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 14342 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Harold (injured) | 1933 | Bold | Earlstown | 14343 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Harold (injured) | 1934 | 20 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 14344 |
| CUNLIFFE | Henry | 1942 | 25 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage Worker | 14345 |
| CUNLIFFE | Henry (injured) | 1921 | 60 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 14346 |
| CUNLIFFE | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14347 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14348 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | J. (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Tunneller | 14349 |
| CUNLIFFE | J. (injured) | 1958 | 59 | Bold | Earlstown | Faceworker | 14350 |
| CUNLIFFE | J. (injured) | 1959 | 48 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Ripper | 14351 |
| CUNLIFFE | James | 1919 | 63 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 14352 |
| CUNLIFFE | James | 1930 | Cronton | Whiston | 14353 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | James | 1930 | 34 | Lyme | Haydock | Fireman | 14354 |
| CUNLIFFE | James | 1932 | 47 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 14355 |
| CUNLIFFE | James (injured) | 1916 | 52 | Bold | Earlstown | Taker-Off | 14356 |
| CUNLIFFE | James (injured) | 1918 | 56 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Collier | 14357 |