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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNON | James (injured) | 1916 | 50 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 9899 |
| CANNON | John | 1907 | 46 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Collier | 9900 |
| CANNON | John | 1909 | 45 | Great Western, No.2 Pit | Gyfeillon | Hitcher | 9901 |
| CANNON | Matthew McIlwain | 1959 | 38 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Stripper | 9902 |
| CANNON | Matthey McIwain | 1959 | 38 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Stripper | 9903 |
| CANNON | Terrance | 1926 | 30 | Parsonage, No.2 | Leigh | 9904 | |
| CANNON | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Hitcher | 9905 |
| CANNITY | George | 1901 | - | Rockingham | Hoyland | 9894 | |
| CANNING | Charles (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9889 | ||
| CANNING | Charles (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9890 | ||
| CANNING | James (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9891 | ||
| CANNING | James (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9892 | ||
| CANNING | John H. (injured) | 1923 | 56 | Nantyffrith Quarry | Bwlchgwyn | Fireman | 9893 |
| CANNIFFE | M. | 1952 | 55 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Labourer | 9888 |
| CANNER or GANNER | Samuel | 1900 | 15 | East Howle | Ferryhill | Helper up | 9887 |
| CANNEL | James (injured) | 1924 | 39 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Dataller | 9886 |
| CANNAVON | David | 1907 | 15 | Auldton | Dalserf | Pony driver | 9885 |
| CANNAUGHTON | John (injured) | 1928 | Cronton | Whiston | 9884 | ||
| CANN | Alfred (injured) | 1948 | 50 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Collier | 9882 |
| CANN | Richard (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Sneyd | Burslem | Fitter | 9883 |
| CANLIN | Amos | 1900 | 41 | Plumtre | Langley | Stallman | 9881 |
| CANINGTON | Arthur | 1904 | 19 | Pinxton, No.1 | Pinxton | Labourer | 9880 |
| CANE | A.J. (Injured) | 1986 | 19 | Littleton | Huntington | Supplies worker | 9878 |
| CANE | John | 1900 | 40 | Lower Varteg | Abersychan | Labourer | 9879 |
| CANDWELL | George Taylor | 1913 | 13 | Barlborough | Clowne | Belt Boy | 9877 |