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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIGGARS | Samuel L. | 1940 | 40 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Packer | 78877 |
| VIGGARS | William | 1940 | 66 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Dataller | 78878 |
| VICKERY | Charles J.B. (injured) | 1947 | 20 | Garw | Blaengarw | Trafficman | 78873 |
| VICKERY | R.H. (injured) | 1944 | 44 | New Rockwood | Taff's Well | Collier | 78874 |
| VICKERS | Alfred (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Collier | 78855 |
| VICKERS | C. (injured) | 1924 | 44 | Coytrahén Park | Tondu | Collier | 78856 |
| VICKERS | Hall | 1903 | 15 | Ushaw Moor | Brandon & Byshottles | Helper Up | 78857 |
| VICKERS | Herbert | 1910 | 22 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 78858 |
| VICKERS | James (injured) | 1938 | 18 | Brackley | Walkden | Haulage Hand | 78859 |
| VICKERS | James Edward | 1906 | 29 | Great Lever | Great Lever | Collier | 78860 |
| VICKERS | John | 1903 | 31 | Wharton Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 78861 |
| VICKERS | John | 1905 | 33 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | Collier | 78862 |
| VICKERS | John P. | 1907 | 16 | West Auckland | Etherley | Rope Boy | 78863 |
| VICKERS | Joseph | 1918 | 52 | Greenfield | Hamilton | Face Worker | 78864 |
| VICKERS | Leonard | 1952 | 59 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Deputy Overman | 78865 |
| VICKERS | Matthew | 1911 | 66 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Screenman | 78866 |
| VICKERS | R. | 1947 | 48 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Datal | 78867 |
| VICKERS | R.L. | 1943 | 38 | Murton | Murton | Stoneman | 78868 |
| VICKERS | Tom | 1908 | 61 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Collier | 78869 |
| VICKERS | Walter | 1910 | 30 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 78870 |
| VICKERS | William (injured) | 1914 | 40 | Westhoughton | Westhoughton | Fireman | 78871 |
| VICKERS | William Earnest | 1909 | 40 | Gedling | Gedling | Stallman | 78872 |
| VICK | Ernest | 1910 | 14 | Williamthorpe | Temple Normanton | Horse Driver | 78854 |
| VICARY | Richard | 1909 | 33 | Ynyshir, No.1 | Ynyshir | Cogman | 78853 |
| VIAL | James | 1902 | 36 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Shaftsman | 78852 |