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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYDON | A.T. | 1901 | 17 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Trammer | 11626 |
| CLAY | Albert | 1911 | 30 | Griff Clara | Nuneaton | Waggonman | 11621 |
| CLAY | Frederick | 1908 | 33 | Woodside (d) | Shipley | Stallman | 11622 |
| CLAY | Thomas | 1929 | 40 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Collier | 11623 |
| CLAY | William | 1910 | 51 | Fryston | Fryston | Dataller | 11624 |
| CLAY | William (injured) | 1939 | 48 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Collier | 11625 |
| CLATWORTHY | Benjamin | 1945 | 28 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 11619 |
| CLATWORTHY | L. (injured) | 1958 | 19 | Newlands | Pyle | General Worker | 11620 |
| CLATSWORTHY | Thomas | 1914 | 48 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Collier | 11618 |
| CLASH | John | 1949 | 23 | Bedwas Drift | Bedwas | Steel Repairer | 11617 |
| CLARTIER | Frederick (injured) | 1948 | 53 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Collier | 11616 |
| CLARKSON | Benjamin | 1932 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 11591 | ||
| CLARKSON | David | 1918 | Blantyre, No.4 Pit | High Blantyre | 11592 | ||
| CLARKSON | Edward | 1900 | 18 | Grange (a) | Hindley | Labourer | 11593 |
| CLARKSON | Ernest (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Ripper | 11594 |
| CLARKSON | Henry | 1912 | 44 | Combs | Thornhill | 11595 | |
| CLARKSON | Henry | 1912 | 44 | Ingham's Thornhill | Thornhill | Collier | 11596 |
| CLARKSON | J. (injured) | 1931 | 39 | Paradise Farm | Shevington | Deputy | 11597 |
| CLARKSON | J.F. | 1907 | 47 | Cefn Cribwr Brickworks Quarry | Cefn Cribwr | Owner | 11598 |
| CLARKSON | James | 1907 | 71 | Postlethwaites Moor Row | Moor Row | Labourer | 11599 |
| CLARKSON | James | 1925 | 27 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | 11600 | |
| CLARKSON | John | 1913 | 32 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Collier | 11601 |
| CLARKSON | John | 1913 | 14 | Wallsend | Wallsend | Pony Driver | 11602 |
| CLARKSON | John (injured) | 1917 | 45 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Labourer | 11603 |
| CLARKSON | Oswald | 1900 | 14 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Driver | 11604 |



