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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNLIFFE | John Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 14383 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Johnathan (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14384 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Jonathan (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14385 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Joseph (injured) | 1918 | 20 | Astley | Astley | Hooker-On | 14386 |
| CUNLIFFE | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14387 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14388 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 14389 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14390 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14391 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Melvin (Injured) | 1984 | 36 | Castle Drift Mine [Licensed] | Billinge | Haulage worker | 14392 |
| CUNLIFFE | Nat (injured) | 1915 | 32 | Pemberton | Wigan | Fireman | 14393 |
| CUNLIFFE | Noah (injured) | 1938 | 33 | Lee Quarry | Stacksteads | Labourer | 14394 |
| CUNLIFFE | Norman (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 14395 |
| CUNLIFFE | Robert (injured) | 1956 | 59 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Undermanager | 14396 |
| CUNLIFFE | Rueben (injured) | 1919 | 60 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Mill Hand | 14397 |
| CUNLIFFE | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | 42 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 14398 |
| CUNLIFFE | T. (injured) | 1949 | 38 | Gibfield | Atherton | Back Ripper | 14399 |
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 14400 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 21 | Bold | Earlstown | Contractor’s Man | 14401 |
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14402 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | 45 | Lyme | Haydock | Pusher On | 14403 |
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1944 | 55 | Golborne | Golborne | Labourer | 14404 |
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1944 | 25 | Lyme, No.2 | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 14405 |
| CUNLIFFE | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | Gibfield | Atherton | Back Ripper | 14406 | |
| CUNLIFFE | W. (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 14407 |