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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON | George William | 1926 | 53 | Park (f) | Poynton | Millwright | 11639 |
| CLAYTON | Harold | 1906 | 25 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Rollerman | 11640 |
| CLAYTON | Henry | 1959 | 62 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Train Guard | 11641 |
| CLAYTON | Henry | 1959 | 62 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Train Guard | 11642 |
| CLAYTON | Henry (injured) | 1932 | 56 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor | 11643 |
| CLAYTON | James | 1902 | 31 | Old Park, Lawn Pit | Hollinswood | Filler | 11644 |
| CLAYTON | James | 1915 | 35 | Poynton | Poynton | Millwright | 11645 |
| CLAYTON | James (injured) | 1956 | 45 | Beacon | Billinge | Deputy | 11646 |
| CLAYTON | John | 1939 | 51 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Ripper | 11647 |
| CLAYTON | John (injured) | 1912 | 48 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Fireman | 11648 |
| CLAYTON | John (injured) | 1917 | 13 | Pemberton | Wigan | Tally Boy | 11649 |
| CLAYTON | Joseph | 1912 | 49 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 11650 |
| CLAYTON | Joseph | 1914 | 23 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Stoker | 11651 |
| CLAYTON | Joseph (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Groesfaen | Deri | Collier Boy | 11652 |
| CLAYTON | Leslie | 1915 | 14 | Poynton, Park | Poynton | Screener | 11653 |
| CLAYTON | Reginald (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 11654 |
| CLAYTON | Richard | 1910 | 52 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Fireman | 11655 |
| CLAYTON | Richard | 1939 | 49 | Lea Green | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 11656 |
| CLAYTON | Thomas J. | 1909 | 30 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Collier | 11657 |
| CLAYTON | Wayne (Injured) | 1989 | 24 | Stoke Hill (Hayes Wood) Quarry/mine | Limpley Stoke | Quarry worker | 11658 |
| CLAYTON | William (injured) | 1947 | 40 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 11659 |
| CLAYTON | William (injured) | 1959 | 24 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Collier | 11660 |
| CLAYFIELD | Ivor (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Rope Attendant | 11627 |
| CLAYFIELD | R. (injured) | 1959 | 38 | Markham. | Blackwood | Deputy | 11628 |
| CLAYFIELD | Steven (Injured) | 1987 | 33 | Cynheidre | Cynheidre | General underground worker | 11629 |