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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURDON | Arthur A. | 1938 | 39 | Lambton [Bournmoor] | Little Town | Filler | 8876 |
| BURDIS or BURKIS | Stanley (injured) | 1953 | 34 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Deputy | 8875 |
| BURDIN | Joseph (Injured) | 1934 | 40 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | Deputy | 8873 |
| BURDIN | Sam (Injured) | 1934 | 47 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | Deputy | 8874 |
| BURDETT | Enoch John | 1912 | 23 | Swanwick | Alfreton | Shunter | 8871 |
| BURDETT | George | 1913 | 54 | Loftus | Loftus | Miner | 8872 |
| BURDESS | A. | 1928 | 31 | Horden | Horden | Stoneman | 8868 |
| BURDESS | Henry | 1951 | 43 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Deputy & Rescue Worker | 8869 |
| BURDESS | Peter | 1928 | 35 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | H.M. Inspector of Mines | 8870 |
| BURDEN | Alexander Snr | 1925 | Little Raith, Lochhead Pit | Cowdenbeath | Brusher | 8864 | |
| BURDEN | George | 1909 | 27 | Norden Mine | Norden | Clay Miner | 8865 |
| BURDEN | Robert (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 8866 |
| BURDEN | Robert (injured) | 1935 | 43 | Shelton | Hanley | Collier | 8867 |
| BURDEKIN | James | 1912 | 24 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 8863 |
| BURCOMBE | Evan (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 8862 |
| BURCHILD | Thomas | 1920 | 47 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Haulier | 8860 |
| BURCHILD | Thomas | 1927 | 47 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Haulier | 8861 |
| BURCHER | Thomas | 1901 | 38 | Dean Lane | Bedminster | Carpenter | 8859 |
| BURCHELL | Charles (injured) | 1947 | 51 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Haulier | 8858 |
| BURCHALL | John | 1907 | 60 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Collier | 8857 |
| BURBRIDGE | Edward | 1915 | 70 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Daywageman | 8856 |
| BURBILLISON | C. (injured) | 1956 | 37 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 8855 |
| BURBANKS | Thomas | 1915 | 38 | Bentley | Bentley | 8854 | |
| BURANT | Wilfred (injured) | 1936 | 24 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Stoker | 8853 |
| BUNYAN | James | 1901 | 26 | Bothwell Park, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Shanksman | 8851 |