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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRY | Simon (injured) | 1917 | 23 | Towneley (b) | Burnley | Drawer | 11076 |
| CHERRY | Thomas | 1926 | 18 | Hindley Field | Hindley | Haulage | 11077 |
| CHERRIE | Thomas | 1946 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 11074 | |
| CHERESHEWSKI | Joseph | 1900 | 26 | Hamilton Palace, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 11072 |
| CHERESHEWSKI | Joseph | 1900 | 26 | Hamilton Palace, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 11073 |
| CHENHALL or CHENALL | William James | 1900 | 30 | Cramlington, High Pit | Cramlington | Hewer | 11071 |
| CHENEY | Lou (Injured) | 1978 | 61 | Holditch | Chesterton | Haulage Engine Driver | 11068 |
| CHENEY | Richard | 1932 | 50 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Fireman | 11069 |
| CHENEY | William (injured) | 1927 | 66 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Daywageman | 11070 |
| CHELL | Frank (injured) | 1941 | 30 | Mossfield | Longton | Loader | 11066 |
| CHELL | Norman (injured) | 1938 | 29 | Glebe | Fenton | Collier | 11067 |
| CHEETHAMS | Samuel (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 11065 | ||
| CHEETHAM or TREETHAM | Robert (injured) | 1954 | 15 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Belt Attendant | 11064 |
| CHEETHAM | Arthur | 1931 | 28 | Pemberton | Wigan | Coalcutter | 11040 |
| CHEETHAM | Clarence | 1912 | 22 | Howley Park | Morley | Sawyer | 11041 |
| CHEETHAM | Cuthbert (injured) | 1943 | 15 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Apprentice Electrician | 11042 |
| CHEETHAM | Edward (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 11043 | ||
| CHEETHAM | Edwin (injured) | 1917 | 17 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Haulage Hand | 11044 |
| CHEETHAM | Ernest | 1913 | 19 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Pony Driver | 11045 |
| CHEETHAM | Ernest | 1913 | 19 | Monckton Main | Royston | 11046 | |
| CHEETHAM | G. | 1900 | 40 | Roundwood | Rawmarsh | Labourer | 11047 |
| CHEETHAM | George | 1900 | 40 | Roundwood | Rawmarsh | 11048 | |
| CHEETHAM | George (injured) | 1913 | 24 | Dyllas Isha | Gilfach Goch | Fireman | 11049 |
| CHEETHAM | Gertrude (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 11050 | ||
| CHEETHAM | Herbert | 1931 | 30 | Bentley | Bentley | 11051 |