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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROYDON | James Arthur | 1907 | 28 | Holmewood, No.2 | Heath | Dataller | 14176 |
| CROXTON | John (injured) | 1942 | 50 | Shelton, Deep No.2 | Hanley | Collier | 14175 |
| CROXALL | Eli | 1912 | 49 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Undermanager | 14174 |
| CROWTHER | Albert | 1906 | 34 | Park Hill | Stanley | Collier | 14161 |
| CROWTHER | Ben | 1907 | 38 | Soothill Wood | Batley | Collier | 14162 |
| CROWTHER | Collinson | 1919 | 47 | Water Haigh | Oulton | Deputy | 14163 |
| CROWTHER | George | 1907 | 44 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | Collier | 14164 |
| CROWTHER | H. (injured) | 1940 | 37 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Chain Hitcher | 14165 |
| CROWTHER | Herry | 1914 | 26 | Thorpe Quarry | Labourer | 14166 | |
| CROWTHER | J. | 1938 | 16 | Eden | Leadgate | Conveyor Assistant | 14167 |
| CROWTHER | Joseph | 1907 | 20 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | Fitter | 14168 |
| CROWTHER | Neville (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Dataller | 14169 |
| CROWTHER | Rowland (injured) | 1943 | 19 | Brackley | Walkden | Conveyor Attendant | 14170 |
| CROWTHER | Thomas | 1901 | 30 | Dhu Stone Quarry | Clee Hill | Quarryman | 14171 |
| CROWTHER | Thomas | 1903 | 40 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Collier | 14172 |
| CROWTHER | William (Injured) | 1977 | 30 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | General worker | 14173 |
| CROWSLEY | Harold | 1909 | 15 | Lidgett | Tankersley | Pony driver | 14160 |
| CROWLEY | Timothy (Injured) | 1990 | 32 | Tower-Mardy | Hirwaun | Faceworker | 14158 |
| CROWLEY | William | 1927 | 43 | Marine | Cwm | Repairer | 14159 |
| CROWLE | Clifford (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Screen Machinist | 14157 |
| CROWLAND | W. | 1900 | 58 | Cliffe Wood Quarry | Maningham | Quarryman | 14156 |
| CROWE | George Jnr | 1902 | 26 | North Biddick | Fatfield | Hewer | 14151 |
| CROWE | Harry (injured) | 1957 | 34 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Ripper | 14152 |
| CROWE | James | 1920 | Deans, No.5 Mine | Deans | Labourer | 14153 | |
| CROWE | Robert Ramsay | 1916 | Deans, No.5 Mine | Deans | Drawer | 14154 |