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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN | Andrew W. | 1910 | 41 | Craig, No.1 Pit | Dreghorn | Miner | 7943 |
| BROWN | Lewis J. (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8199 | ||
| BROWN | Ann (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7944 | ||
| BROWN | Lewis J. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8200 | ||
| BROWN | Archibald | 1902 | 42 | Blair, No.7 Pit | Dalry | Coke Oven Attendant | 7945 |
| BROWN | Lewis J. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8201 | ||
| BROWN | Archibald | 1939 | 35 | Swinhill | Larkhall | Miner | 7946 |
| BROWN | M. | 1954 | 40 | Michael | East Wemyss | 8202 | |
| BROWN | Archibald (Injured) | 1917 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Shaftsman | 7947 | |
| BROWN | M.A. | 1936 | 52 | Blaydon Burn, Bessie Pit | Winlaton | Charge Hand | 8203 |
| BROWN | Archibald (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7948 | ||
| BROWN | Mark | 1910 | 40 | Auckland Park | Bishop Auckland | Deputy | 8204 |
| BROWN | Archibald (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7949 | ||
| BROWN | Mark | 1910 | 26 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Gatewayman | 8205 |
| BROWN | Archibald (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7950 | ||
| BROWN | Mary (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8206 | ||
| BROWN | Archibald (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7951 | ||
| BROWN | Mary A. (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 8207 | ||
| BROWN | Archibald (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7952 | ||
| BROWN | Matthew | 1939 | 31 | Backworth, Eccles Pit | Backworth | Filler | 8208 |
| BROWN | Archibald (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7953 | ||
| BROWN | Matthew Coulson | 1912 | 24 | Eden | Leadgate | Hewer | 8209 |
| BROWN | Archie (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7954 | ||
| BROWN | Maurice (injured) | 1958 | 58 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 8210 |
| BROWN | Arnold Gilbert (injured) | 1958 | Kendal Fell Quarry | Kendal | Conveyor Attendant | 7955 |