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 | Thomas | 1918 | Watson's | Motherwell | 8311 | ||
| BROWN | George Miller | 1951 | 50 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Dataller | 8056 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1920 | 47 | Boldon | West Boldon | 8312 | |
| BROWN | George Sneddon | 1961 | 51 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Colliery wasteman | 8057 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1921 | 47 | Follonsby | Follingsby | Shifter | 8313 |
| BROWN | George William | 1935 | 37 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Timber Drawer | 8058 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 8314 | ||
| BROWN | Gilderay W. | 1909 | 35 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Fitter | 8059 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 8315 | ||
| BROWN | Glyn (injured) | 1945 | 33 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Shotsman | 8060 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 8316 | ||
| BROWN | H. | 1901 | 75 | Stanley Main | Liversedge | Labourer | 8061 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1928 | 17 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Engineman | 8317 |
| BROWN | H. | 1984 | 52 | Podmore Hall | Halmer End | 8062 | |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1936 | 38 | Murton | Murton | Hewer | 8318 |
| BROWN | Harold | 1915 | 14 | Bentinck | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 8063 | |
| BROWN | Thomas | 1946 | 55 | Woolmet | Portobello | Oncost Worker | 8319 |
| BROWN | Harold (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8064 | ||
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 61 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Repairer | 8320 |
| BROWN | Harold (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8065 | ||
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 43 | Prescot, New Pit | Upholland | Collier | 8321 |
| BROWN | Harold (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8066 | ||
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8322 | ||
| BROWN | Harold (injured) | 1940 | 17 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 8067 |
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 65 | Risca, Old | Risca | Repairer | 8323 |