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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYSON | Andrew | 1926 | Whitburn, Refuse bing | Whitburn | Labourer | 8596 | |
| BRYSON | Charles | 1929 | No.1, Clay Pit | Castlecary | 8597 | ||
| BRYSON | James (injured) | 1949 | Clintz Quarry | Bigrigg | Quarryman | 8598 | |
| BRYSON | James Tait Crighton | 1955 | 49 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | Shot Firer/Acting Deputy | 8599 |
| BRYSON | John | 1908 | 51 | Hyndshaw | Carluke | Fireman | 8600 |
| BRYSON | Samuel | 1924 | 53 | Cambois | Blyth | Horse Keeper | 8601 |
| BRYSON | Thomas (injured) | 1939 | 32 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 8602 |
| BRYON | William | 1923 | 59 | Alexandra | Whelley | 8594 | |
| BRYNES | Alexander | 1947 | Boglea | Greengairs | Coal Miner (Hewer) | 8591 | |
| BRYNES | William | 1959 | 54 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Coal Cutterman | 8592 |
| BRYNES | William | 1959 | 55 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Cutterman | 8593 |
| BRYNE | John | 1916 | 25 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Metalman | 8590 |
| BRYNAT | George | 1904 | 27 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Brakesman | 8589 |
| BRYNANT | Albert (Bertie) (injured) | 1911 | 15 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Collier Boy | 8585 |
| BRYNANT | Lewis (injured) | 1934 | 52 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 8586 |
| BRYNANT | R.G. (injured) | 1931 | 17 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 8587 |
| BRYNANT | Walter (injured) | 1950 | 60 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Surface Labourer | 8588 |
| BRYN or BIRRANE | Joseph | 1919 | Mary Pit | Lochore | Brusher | 8584 | |
| BRYN | Arthur (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 8583 |
| BRYHAM | Joseph | 1918 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 8582 |
| BRYDON | Charles William | 1928 | Throckley, Maria Pit | Throckley | 8580 | ||
| BRYDON | Thomas | 1931 | 23 | Cramlington, Ann Pit | Cramlington | Shifter | 8581 |
| BRYDEN or BRYSON | James | 1955 | 49 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | 8579 | |
| BRYDEN | Benjamin Sutherland | 1931 | Brora | Brora | Miner | 8573 | |
| BRYDEN | Hugh | 1956 | 18 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | 8574 |