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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCHILL | Mark | 1907 | 55 | Little Raith | Cowdenbeath | Labourer | 11256 |
| CHURCHILL | William (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Cwm-y-fuwch | Ogmore Vale | Clipper | 11257 |
| CHURCHILL | William (injured) | 1958 | 52 | Hafodyrynys Drift Mine | Hafodyrynys | Surface Worker | 11258 |
| CHURCHILL | Winston (injured) | 1933 | 33 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 11259 |
| CHURCHES | John | 1911 | 47 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 11247 |
| CHURCHER | E.T. (injured) | 1958 | 48 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Ripper | 11244 |
| CHURCHER | George | 1911 | 47 | Abercarn | Abercarn | Collier | 11245 |
| CHURCHER | Leonard Victor | 1911 | 23 | Coppice Hill Quarry | Bishop's Waltham | Yard Manager | 11246 |
| CHURCH | Absolom | 1909 | 67 | Whitworth | Tredegar | Shackler | 11232 |
| CHURCH | Charles (injured) | 1931 | 53 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 11233 |
| CHURCH | Cyril (injured) | 1924 | 21 | Premier Merthyr | Clyne | Collier | 11234 |
| CHURCH | Edgar (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier | 11235 |
| CHURCH | Edward George (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Abernant | Argoed | Collier | 11236 |
| CHURCH | Enoch (injured) | 1930 | 42 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier | 11237 |
| CHURCH | Francis (Injured) | 1923 | 47 | Polmaise, No.3 Pit | Fallin | Miner | 11238 |
| CHURCH | Frank | 1908 | 32 | Oxcroft | Clowne | Loader | 11239 |
| CHURCH | G.E. | 1903 | 17 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Driver | 11240 |
| CHURCH | George Ernest | 1903 | 17 | New Monckton | Royston | 11241 | |
| CHURCH | Hugh (injured) | 1947 | 54 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Contractor's Repairer | 11242 |
| CHURCH | Leonard (injured) | 1933 | 46 | Britannia | Pengam | Timberman | 11243 |
| CHUBB | Charles Edward (injured) | 1932 | 23 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 11228 |
| CHUBB | John (injured) | 1948 | 31 | Bromley | Stanton Drew | Coal Getter | 11229 |
| CHUBB | Norman (injured) | 1948 | 35 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 11230 |
| CHUBB | T. (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Wernos | Tycroes | Collier’s Assistant | 11231 |
| CHSHEN | I. (injured) | 1953 | 31 | Nantyffin & Bedlinog Drifts | Bedlinog | Collier | 11227 |