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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROWE | William | 1916 | Blacklands | Kilwinning | 14155 | ||
| CROWDER | Eric | 1938 | 22 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 14148 |
| CROWDER | John | 1900 | 34 | South Hetton | Haswell | Platelayer | 14149 |
| CROWDER | T.W. | 1934 | Bilsthorpe | Bilsthorpe | Ripper | 14150 | |
| CROWDACE | R.B. (injured) | 1950 | 40 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Rider | 14147 |
| CROW | Lilian | 1904 | 4 | Unknown | Ramsgate | Girl | 14145 |
| CROW | Neil | 1911 | 27 | Dechmont, No.3 Pit | Cambuslang | Strapper | 14146 |
| CROUCH | Allan (injured) | 1944 | 63 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Repairer | 14139 |
| CROUCH | John George | 1907 | 57 | Birley, West | Hollins End | 14140 | |
| CROUCH | John R. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14141 | ||
| CROUCH | John R. (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14142 | ||
| CROUCH | John Robert (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14143 | ||
| CROUCH | Joseph George | 1907 | 57 | Birley, West | Hollins End | Dataller | 14144 |
| CROTTY | Susan Mary | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 14138 | |
| CROTE | Henry | 1912 | 19 | Pegler's Drift | Milkwall? | Collier | 14137 |
| CROSTON | A. (Injured) | 1987 | 27 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Haulage worker | 14126 |
| CROSTON | George (injured) | 1930 | 41 | Sandhole | Worsley | Miner | 14127 |
| CROSTON | J.T. (injured) | 1930 | 22 | Eatock | Hindley | Drawer | 14128 |
| CROSTON | J.T. (injured) | 1942 | 34 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Coalcutter Man | 14129 |
| CROSTON | Jesse | 1903 | 47 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Coke burner | 14130 |
| CROSTON | John (injured) | 1936 | 37 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 14131 |
| CROSTON | John Robert | 1945 | 66 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Dayman | 14132 |
| CROSTON | Ralph | 1910 | 25 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 14133 |
| CROSTON | Robert (injured) | 1929 | Industrious Bee | Wigan | Dataller | 14134 | |
| CROSTON | William | 1910 | 38 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 14135 |