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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOKE | John (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 12811 | ||
| COOKE | John (injured) | 1931 | 54 | Linnyshaw Sidings | Walkden | Foreman Platelayer | 12812 |
| COOKE | John (injured) | 1937 | 26 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 12813 |
| COOKE | Joseph | 1901 | 42 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 12814 |
| COOKE | Josiah | 1937 | 37 | Holditch | Chesterton | Collier | 12815 |
| COOKE | L.S.G. (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Brynderi | Gurnos | Collier’s Helper | 12816 |
| COOKE | Michael (injured) | 1914 | 50 | Mount Seskin Quarry | Dublin | Quarrier | 12817 |
| COOKE | Patrick | 1958 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Labourer | 12818 | |
| COOKE | Percy (injured) | 1914 | 31 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Pit Carpenter | 12819 |
| COOKE | Peter (injured) | 1914 | 50 | Pemberton | Wigan | Loco. Cleaner | 12820 |
| COOKE | Ralph | 1910 | 60 | Ellesmere, Trencherbone | Little Hulton | Manager | 12821 |
| COOKE | Richard (injured) | 1923 | 23 | Manod Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Platelayer | 12822 |
| COOKE | Robert (injured) | 1919 | 30 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 12823 |
| COOKE | Roy (injured) | 1946 | 21 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Rider | 12824 |
| COOKE | Samuel (injured) | 1936 | 44 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Ripper | 12825 |
| COOKE | Thomas (injured) | 1940 | 52 | Newtown | Clifton | Dataller | 12826 |
| COOKE | Thomas Henry | 1913 | 15 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 12827 | |
| COOKE | W. (injured) | 1941 | 35 | Nook | Tyldesley | Coalcutter | 12828 |
| COOKE | Walter | 1902 | 22 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 12829 | |
| COOKE | William | 1904 | 15 | Ryhill Main | Ryhill | Pony driver | 12830 |
| COOKE | William | 1908 | 46 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Collier | 12831 |
| COOKE | William | 1909 | 20 | Duffryn Llantwit | Llantwit Fardre | Engineman | 12832 |
| COOKE | William (injured) | 1921 | 47 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Daywageman | 12833 |
| COOKE | William (injured) | 1930 | 65 | Nook | Tyldesley | Day Hand | 12834 |
| COOKE | William (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Examiner | 12835 |