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 | W. (injured) | 1931 | 19 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 14408 |
| CUNLIFFE | Walter | 1930 | 26 | California | Hindley | Dataller | 14409 |
| CUNLIFFE | Walter (injured) | 1918 | 15 | Westleigh, Heyfield Pit | Westleigh | Taker-Up | 14410 |
| CUNLIFFE | Walter (injured) | 1953 | 17 | Nook | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 14411 |
| CUNLIFFE | William | 1918 | 27 | Old Boston | Haydock | Drawer | 14412 |
| CUNLIFFE | William | 1918 | 42 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Collier | 14413 |
| CUNLIFFE | William | 1946 | 60 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Underlooker | 14414 |
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14415 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14416 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14417 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 14418 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 14419 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 14420 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Coalcutter Assistant | 14421 |
| CUNLIFFE | William (injured) | 1934 | 56 | Moss, No.5 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 14422 |
| CUNLIFFE | William Hector | 1929 | 19 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Waggon Lowerer | 14423 |
| CUNLIFFE | Albert | 1908 | 26 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | Trammer | 14317 |
| CUNLIFFE | Albert (injured) | 1932 | 56 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Deputy | 14318 |
| CUNLIFFE | Albert (injured) | 1941 | 20 | Moston | Newton Heath | Trammer | 14319 |
| CUNLIFFE | Alfred (injured) | 1917 | 49 | Brookside | Platt Bridge | Collier | 14320 |
| CUNLIFFE | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 14321 | ||
| CUNLIFFE | Arthur (injured) | 1950 | 59 | Park, No.2 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 14322 |
| CUNLIFFE | David (injured) | 1920 | 23 | Abram | Bickershaw | Dataller | 14323 |
| CUNLIFFE | E. (injured) | 1957 | 57 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Salvageman | 14324 |
| CUNLIFFE | E.H. (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 14325 |