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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNESS | John | 1905 | 53 | Banks, Elterwater | Elterwater | Miner | 8426 |
| BROWNE | Arthur (injured) | 1940 | 29 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Haulage Hand | 8422 |
| BROWNE | Charles A. (injured) | 1942 | 53 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Trammer | 8423 |
| BROWNE | James | 1925 | Bent | Hamilton | Labourer | 8424 | |
| BROWNE | John | 1909 | 60 | Ormonde Quarry | Ahenny | Slatemaker | 8425 |
| BROWNBILL | James (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8419 | ||
| BROWNBILL | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8420 | ||
| BROWNBILL | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8421 | ||
| BROWN (Known as John McKAY) | John McKay | 1956 | Woodend | Armadale | Clipper | 8418 | |
| BROWN (AKA Robertus WALINCZE) | Robert | 1956 | Polmaise | Stirling | Brusher | 8417 | |
| BROWN (AKA MARTIN) | John | 1926 | Alderstone, No.43 Mine | Livingston | 8416 | ||
| BROWN | Andrew | 1907 | 45 | Pirnie | Methil | Miner | 7936 |
| BROWN | Kenneth (injured) | 1959 | 24 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Cutterman | 8192 |
| BROWN | Andrew | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 7937 | ||
| BROWN | L.J. (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8193 | ||
| BROWN | Andrew | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 7938 | ||
| BROWN | Lee N. (injured) | 1948 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Apprentice Surveyor | 8194 | |
| BROWN | Andrew | 1959 | 36 | Frances | Dysart | 7939 | |
| BROWN | Lewis (injured) | 1934 | 43 | Glyn Tillery | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 8195 |
| BROWN | Andrew | 1959 | 36 | Frances | Dysart | Miner | 7940 |
| BROWN | Lewis (injured) | 1943 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Assistant Collier | 8196 | |
| BROWN | Andrew | 1970 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Miner | 7941 | |
| BROWN | Lewis J. (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8197 | ||
| BROWN | Andrew (Injured) | 1977 | 19 | De Lank Quarry | St Breward | Labourer | 7942 |
| BROWN | Lewis J. (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8198 |