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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOK | Thomas | 1916 | Wallsend | Wallsend | 12770 | ||
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Dulais | Onllwyn | Collier | 12771 |
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Haulier | 12772 | |
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Bedwellty, No.1 Pit | Tredegar | Ropeman | 12773 |
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 47 | Britannia | Pengam | Mason’s Labourer | 12774 |
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 41 | Haydock | Haydock | Shoeing Smith | 12775 |
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 12776 | ||
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | Solway | Mossbay | Drifter | 12777 | |
| COOK | Thomas (injured) | 1954 | 28 | Aberbeeg, South | Crumlin | Collier | 12778 |
| COOK | Thomas J. (injured) | 1933 | 20 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Assistant Collier | 12779 |
| COOK | Thomas S.M. | 1906 | 28 | Caerau | Caerau | Hoistman | 12780 |
| COOK | W. | 1901 | 35 | Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe | Collier | 12781 |
| COOK | W. | 1902 | 22 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Pump Attendant | 12782 |
| COOK | W. (injured) | 1954 | 66 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Collier | 12783 |
| COOK | Wilfred | 1914 | 33 | Gray Pit | Abertillery | Timberman | 12784 |
| COOK | William | 1900 | 30 | Garswood Hall, No.5 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 12785 |
| COOK | William | 1910 | 54 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | Datallman | 12786 |
| COOK | William | 1911 | 55 | Britannia Quarry | Bacup | Stone Dresser | 12787 |
| COOK | William | 1923 | Tillicoultry | Tillicoultry | 12788 | ||
| COOK | William | 1942 | 53 | Murton | Murton | Stoneman | 12789 |
| COOK | William | 1944 | 33 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Coal cutting machineman | 12790 |
| COOK | William (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 12791 |
| COOK | William (injured) | 1927 | 44 | Golborne | Golborne | Brakesman | 12792 |
| COOK | William Davison | 1936 | Backworth, Fenwick Pit | Earsdon | 12793 | ||
| COOK | William Henry (injured) | 1947 | 62 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Collier | 12794 |