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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPBELL | John Russell | 1949 | 59 | Kail Blades Dook, [Arniston?] Emily Pit | Gorebridge | Miner | 9830 |
| CAMPBELL | John William | 1914 | 22 | Preston | Chirton | Brusher | 9831 |
| CAMPBELL | Joseph | 1901 | 4 | Pease's West | Crook | Child | 9832 |
| CAMPBELL | Joseph | 1938 | 59 | Dumbreck, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Kilsyth | Fireman | 9833 |
| CAMPBELL | Kenneth | 1950 | 26 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | Fireman | 9834 |
| CAMPBELL | Malcolm | 1915 | 43 | Portland, No.7 Pit | Hurlford | Miner | 9835 |
| CAMPBELL | Michael | 1915 | Portland, No.7 Pit | Hurlford | Miner | 9836 | |
| CAMPBELL | Nathaniel (injured) | 1924 | Jerviston | Motherwell | 9837 | ||
| CAMPBELL | Patrick | 1910 | 28 | Hillhouserigg | Shotts | Sinker | 9838 |
| CAMPBELL | Patrick | 1912 | 42 | Southrigg, No.3 Pit | Harthill | Stone Worker | 9839 |
| CAMPBELL | Philip | 1908 | 40 | Hamsterley | Hamsterley | Hewer | 9840 |
| CAMPBELL | Reginald | 1903 | 44 | Linton | Ellington & Linton | Pumpman | 9841 |
| CAMPBELL | Richard | 1921 | Seaton Delaval, E & F Pits | Seaton Delaval | 9842 | ||
| CAMPBELL | Richard | 1941 | Plean, No.5 Pit | Bannockburn | Packer | 9843 | |
| CAMPBELL | Robert | 1921 | 63 | Westwood, | Hamsterley | Waiter On | 9844 |
| CAMPBELL | Robert | 1922 | 53 | Earnock | Hamilton | Miner | 9845 |
| CAMPBELL | Robert | 1922 | 18 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Sinker | 9846 |
| CAMPBELL | Robert | 1959 | 36 | Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | Miner | 9847 |
| CAMPBELL | Robert (not recovered) | 1918 | 28 | Stanrigg & Arbuckle | Whiterigg | Miner | 9848 |
| CAMPBELL | Robert Eadie | 1939 | 39 | Lindsay | Kelty | Miner | 9849 |
| CAMPBELL | Roy | 1906 | 17 | Court Sart | Briton Ferry | Hitcher | 9850 |
| CAMPBELL | Simon | 1919 | Niddrie, No.12 Pit | Gilmerton | 9851 | ||
| CAMPBELL | Thomas | 1903 | 35 | Dashwood Quarry | Labourer | 9852 | |
| CAMPBELL | Thomas | 1910 | 48 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Stone Driver | 9853 |
| CAMPBELL | Thomas | 1939 | 57 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 9854 |