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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALDWELL | William | 1909 | 16 | Hindley Field | Hindley | Engine minder | 9652 |
| CALDWELL | William | 1933 | 38 | Moss Lane | Little Lever | Collier | 9653 |
| CALDWELL | William Henry | 1906 | 18 | Royal, Arley | Drawer | 9654 | |
| CALDICOTT | George | 1909 | 39 | Hafod (a). | Trehafod | Shotman | 9647 |
| CALDICOTT | H.E. (injured) | 1931 | 20 | Peacocks Hay Footrail | Kidsgrove | Taker Off | 9648 |
| CALDERBANK | Alfred | 1910 | 48 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Fireman | 9637 |
| CALDERBANK | Frances | 1929 | 20 | Pemberton | Wigan | Dataller | 9638 |
| CALDERBANK | James | 1915 | 17 | Bispham Hall [Gauntly, No.1?] | Billinge | Drawer | 9639 |
| CALDERBANK | Robert | 1910 | 23 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Dataller | 9640 |
| CALDERBANK | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Dataller | 9641 |
| CALDERBANK | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Drawer | 9642 |
| CALDERBANK | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Wigan Junction, No.4 | Abram | Collier | 9643 |
| CALDERBANK | Thomas Alfred | 1910 | 23 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 9644 |
| CALDERBANK | William | 1910 | 21 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 9645 |
| CALDERBANK | William | 1928 | 51 | Industrious Bee | Wigan | Winder | 9646 |
| CALDER | A.E. (Injured) | 1991 | 35 | Tower | Hirwaun | Faceworker | 9631 |
| CALDER | George | 1910 | 25 | Cowpen | Blyth | Engineman | 9632 |
| CALDER | James | 1910 | 29 | Clyde | Carmyle | Pony Driver | 9633 |
| CALDER | John | 1905 | 53 | Holytown, No.6 Pit | Holytown | Miner | 9634 |
| CALDER | Thomas Sommerville | 1929 | 60 | Braehead | Fauldhouse | Joiner | 9635 |
| CALDER | William | 1906 | 31 | Earnock | Hamilton | Waggon trimmer | 9636 |
| CALDELL | William Bryce (injured) | 1957 | 44 | Sandhole | Worsley | Deputy | 9630 |
| CALCOT | John (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Florence | Longton | Fireman | 9629 |
| CAIRNS or MUIR | Andrew | 1935 | Easton | Bathgate | Prop Drawer | 9628 | |
| CAIRNS | Aaron Brown | 1936 | 34 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Timber Drawer | 9589 |