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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARNOCK | George (injured) | 1938 | 43 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 10997 |
| CHARNOCK | George (injured) | 1950 | 56 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 10998 |
| CHARNOCK | George Henry (injured) | 1928 | 40 | Towneley, Segar | Burnley | Miner | 10999 |
| CHARNOCK | Harold (injured) | 1951 | 54 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Enginewright | 11000 |
| CHARNOCK | James (injured) | 1933 | 33 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 11001 |
| CHARNOCK | Peter | 1908 | 34 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 11002 |
| CHARNOCK | Peter (injured) | 1941 | 38 | Nook | Tyldesley | Collier | 11003 |
| CHARNOCK | William (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 11004 |
| CHARNLEY | James (injured) | 1915 | 50 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Fitter's Labourer | 10992 |
| CHARNLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1916 | 49 | Town Bent | Oswaldtwistle | Haulage Engineman | 10993 |
| CHARLTON | A. | 1931 | 36 | Derwent | Medomsley | Hewer | 10949 |
| CHARLTON | A. | 1942 | 49 | Herrington | New Herrington | Stoneman | 10950 |
| CHARLTON | A.M. | 1905 | 16 | Westwood, | Hemsterley | Driver | 10951 |
| CHARLTON | Alexander | 1919 | Scremerston | Scremerston | Scremerston | 10952 | |
| CHARLTON | Alfred | 1943 | 51 | Sandhole | Worsley | Collier | 10953 |
| CHARLTON | B. | 1959 | 20 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Packer | 10954 |
| CHARLTON | Charles | 1909 | 15 | Garesfield | High Spen | Driver | 10955 |
| CHARLTON | Cornelius (injured) | 1918 | 19 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Coal Cutter | 10956 |
| CHARLTON | David (injured) | 1920 | 32 | Chanters | Atherton | Dataller | 10957 |
| CHARLTON | Edmund John | 1950 | Throckley, Blucher Pit | Walbottle | Foreman Joiner | 10958 | |
| CHARLTON | Edward | 1903 | 47 | Backworth | Backworth | Wasteman | 10959 |
| CHARLTON | Gardiner Jackson | 1940 | 44 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Stoneman | 10960 |
| CHARLTON | George | 1905 | 17 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Shaft hand | 10961 |
| CHARLTON | George | 1906 | 22 | Ashington | Ashington | Stoneman | 10962 |
| CHARLTON | Henry | 1901 | 14 | Felling | Felling | Driver | 10963 |