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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLTON | William | 1928 | Wallsend | Wallsend | 10989 | ||
| CHARLTON | William | 1929 | 33 | Newsham | Newsham | Shotfirer | 10990 |
| CHARLTON | William | 1933 | 45 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Stoneman | 10991 |
| CHARLSON | James | 1902 | 58 | Gibfield | Atherton | Labourer | 10945 |
| CHARLSON | Richard (injured) | 1918 | 20 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Drawer | 10946 |
| CHARLSON | Thomas (injured) | 1922 | 60 | Hindsford Quarry | Atherton | Labourer | 10947 |
| CHARLSON | Thomas (injured) | 1936 | 40 | St George's | Tyldesley | Surface Hand | 10948 |
| CHARLESWOTH | George | 1910 | 17 | Old Silkstone | Dodworth | 10944 | |
| CHARLESWORTH | Ernest | 1907 | 39 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Blacksmith | 10935 |
| CHARLESWORTH | Frederick (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Thorny Bank | Hapton | Faceman | 10936 |
| CHARLESWORTH | Harry | 1911 | 29 | Hazlehead | Hazlehead | Collier | 10937 |
| CHARLESWORTH | J.A. | 1902 | 14 | Cortonwood | Brampton | Driver | 10938 |
| CHARLESWORTH | Jack (injured) | 1957 | 20 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Linesman | 10939 |
| CHARLESWORTH | John T. | 1900 | 39 | Simon Wood | Elsecar | 10940 | |
| CHARLESWORTH | Victor (injured) | 1937 | Central Quarry | Appley Bridge | Labourer | 10941 | |
| CHARLESWORTH | William | 1906 | 22 | Norton Cannock | Newtown | Horse driver | 10942 |
| CHARLESWORTH | William | 1941 | 38 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Ripper | 10943 |
| CHARLES | Archie (injured) | 1929 | 21 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Labourer | 10903 |
| CHARLES | Bryn (injured) | 1948 | 30 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 10904 |
| CHARLES | David (injured) | 1929 | 52 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Haulier | 10905 |
| CHARLES | David (injured) | 1931 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Haulier | 10906 | |
| CHARLES | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 10907 |
| CHARLES | Emrys (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Pandy | Penygraig | Collier | 10908 |
| CHARLES | Frederick | 1911 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | 10909 | ||
| CHARLES | Garfield (injured) | 1934 | 28 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Haulier | 10910 |