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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLBANK | William | 1912 | 32 | Duxbury Park, Arley | Coppull | Timberman | 79480 |
| WALLACE | Alexander | 1910 | 47 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Miner | 79418 |
| WALLACE | Alexander | 1920 | 15 | Dunnikier, Pannie Pit | Kirkcaldy | Pithead Worker | 79419 |
| WALLACE | Alexander | 1924 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | 79420 | ||
| WALLACE | Andrew | 1935 | 52 | Mossbeath | Cowdenbeath | 79421 | |
| WALLACE | Benjamin | 1938 | 29 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Road Layer | 79422 |
| WALLACE | Casson (injured) | 1954 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Deputy | 79423 | |
| WALLACE | Charles | 1900 | 16 | Admiralty Quarry | Purbeck | Point Boy | 79424 |
| WALLACE | Charles | 1909 | 37 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 79425 |
| WALLACE | Daniel | 1968 | Pennyvenie, Nos 2 & 7 Pits | Dalmellington | Miner | 79426 | |
| WALLACE | David | 1908 | 27 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Miner | 79427 |
| WALLACE | David | 1915 | Lassodie, No.10 Pit | Kelty | Oncost Worker | 79428 | |
| WALLACE | David | 1950 | 40 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 79429 |
| WALLACE | David | 1952 | 63 | Lady Helen | Cardenden | Miner | 79430 |
| WALLACE | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 29 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 79431 |
| WALLACE | F. | 1958 | 31 | Watermills Pit | Apedale | 79432 | |
| WALLACE | Henry | 1928 | 44 | Hafod Railway Sidings | Trehafod | Scotcher | 79433 |
| WALLACE | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | 20 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Contractor's Labourer | 79434 |
| WALLACE | Isaac | 1933 | 32 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Putter | 79435 |
| WALLACE | J. | 1933 | 33 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Putter | 79436 |
| WALLACE | James | 1901 | 48 | Beoch | Dalmellington | Miner | 79437 |
| WALLACE | James | 1902 | 34 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Reddsman | 79438 |
| WALLACE | James | 1908 | 21 | Aitken | Kelty | Pony Driver | 79439 |
| WALLACE | James | 1908 | 15 | Broxburn | Broxburn | Pony Driver | 79440 |
| WALLACE | James | 1910 | 22 | Ayr, No.1 Drumley Pit | Annbank | Roadsman | 79441 |