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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESWELL | Frank | 1913 | 49 | Gedling | Gedling | Dayman | 13826 |
| CRESWELL | Frederick | 1915 | 32 | Hatfield Main | Stainforth | 13827 | |
| CRESWELL | John | 1908 | 40 | Birchenwood | Kidsgrove | Overchargeman | 13828 |
| CRESWELL | Albert (injured) | 1944 | 54 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Haulier | 13823 |
| CRESTY | Harold (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13822 | ||
| CRESTON | Leonard (injured) | 1936 | 15 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Coal Hewer | 13821 |
| CRESSWELL | Frederick | 1901 | 16 | Renishaw Park, No.2 | Eckington | Horse driver | 13817 |
| CRESSWELL | Isaac | 1907 | 28 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Collier | 13818 |
| CRESSWELL | J. (injured) | 1948 | 37 | Northern United | Cinderford | Roadman | 13819 |
| CRESSWELL | Jesse | 1928 | 29 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 13820 |
| CRELLIN | Edward | 1903 | 51 | Lonsdale | Frizington | Miner | 13814 |
| CRELLIN | Leslie (injured) | 1951 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Trainee | 13815 | |
| CRELLIN | William Matthew | 1905 | 39 | Hodbarrow Mine | Millom | Miner | 13816 |
| CREHEN | James | 1908 | 26 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 13813 |
| CREHAN | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13807 | ||
| CREHAN | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 13808 | ||
| CREHAN | Owen (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13809 | ||
| CREHAN | Owen (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13810 | ||
| CREHAN | Owen (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13811 | ||
| CREHAN | Owen (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13812 | ||
| CREETON | Albert | 1912 | 23 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | Trammer | 13806 |
| CREEDY | William J. (injured) | 1944 | 41 | New Rockwood | Taff's Well | Undermanager | 13805 |
| CREEDON | D. | 1913 | 36 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 13804 |
| CREE | Alexander | 1925 | 22 | Kirkstyle | Riccarton | Miner | 13802 |
| CREE | Alexander | 1925 | 22 | Portland, Kirkstyle Pit | Kilmarnock | Miner | 13803 |