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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURROWS | William (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9179 | ||
| BURROWS | William Henry (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9180 | ||
| BURROWS | William John | 1920 | Douglas Park | Bothwell | 9181 | ||
| BURRIS | George (injured) | 1927 | 20 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier Boy | 9122 |
| BURRIS | Kendrish (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 9123 |
| BURRIDGE or BURKDALE | William David (injured) | 1942 | 29 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 9121 |
| BURRIDGE | M. (injured) | 1955 | 49 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Deputy | 9119 |
| BURRIDGE | William Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Surface Labourer | 9120 |
| BURRELL | Jonathan | 1901 | 28 | Butterknowle | Lynesack & Softley | Hewer | 9116 |
| BURRELL | Richard | 1908 | 70 | Willington | Willington | Shifter | 9117 |
| BURRELL | T. | 1901 | 17 | Robin Hood | Rothwell | Train boy | 9118 |
| BURRAGE | Leonard (injured) | 1928 | 14 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier’s Helper | 9115 |
| BURNYEST | Derek (injured) | 1967 | Risehow | Flimby | Loco Shunter | 9114 | |
| BURNT | Ernest | 1939 | 21 | New Haden | Cheadle | Loader | 9113 |
| BURNSIDE | Thomas | 1957 | 58 | Kames | Muirkirk | Repairer | 9112 |
| BURNS | Alfred | 1907 | 26 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Shotfirer | 9031 |
| BURNS | Andrew | 1912 | 17 | Carnock | Cowie | Brakesman | 9032 |
| BURNS | Andrew | 1927 | 19 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | Haulage Man | 9033 |
| BURNS | Arthur Billiald | 1952 | 54 | Ramsay | Loanhead | Miner | 9034 |
| BURNS | B. | 1944 | 56 | Horden | Horden | Hewer | 9035 |
| BURNS | C. | 1935 | 44 | Boldon | West Boldon | Hewer | 9036 |
| BURNS | C.H. (injured) | 1913 | 42 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Fitter's Labourer | 9037 |
| BURNS | Charles (injured) | 1959 | 38 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Deputy | 9038 |
| BURNS | Charles Leonard | 1914 | 42 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Fitter | 9039 |
| BURNS | Christopher | 1924 | Dechmont | Cambuslang | 9040 |