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 | Harry | 1945 | 50 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 8068 |
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 43 | Pemberton | Wigan | Dataller | 8324 |
| BROWN | Harry | 1983 | 51 | Podmore Hall, No.6 [Licensed] | Halmer End | Collier | 8069 |
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8325 | ||
| BROWN | Harry (injured) | 1950 | Teggs Nose Quarry | Macclesfield | Dumper Driver | 8070 | |
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1938 | 36 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Collier | 8326 |
| BROWN | Harry (Injured) | 1978 | 65 | Crumbles Quarry | Lorry Driver | 8071 | |
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 14 | Parsonage | Leigh | Haulage Hand | 8327 |
| BROWN | Henry | 1907 | 61 | New Selston | Jacksdale | Stallman | 8072 |
| BROWN | Thomas (injured) | 1959 | Solway | Mossbay | Collier | 8328 | |
| BROWN | Henry | 1908 | 31 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Drawer | 8073 |
| BROWN | Thomas C. (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Penrikyber, No.1 | Penrhiwceiber | Rope Changer | 8329 |
| BROWN | Henry | 1919 | 41 | Preston | Chirton | Stoneman | 8074 |
| BROWN | Thomas Cole | 1905 | 27 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Hewer | 8330 |
| BROWN | Henry | 1929 | Throckley | Throckley | 8075 | ||
| BROWN | Thomas Gray | 1928 | Hamilton Palace, No.2 Pit | Bothwell | 8331 | ||
| BROWN | Henry (injured) | 1915 | 42 | Hewlett, No.2 | Hindley | Collier | 8076 |
| BROWN | Thomas H. | 1909 | 22 | Naval, Ely Pit | Penycraig | 8332 | |
| BROWN | Henry (injured) | 1916 | 50 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Dataller | 8077 |
| BROWN | Thomas James Green | 1935 | 60 | Stobswood | Widdrington Station & Stobswood | 8333 | |
| BROWN | Henry (injured) | 1939 | 30 | Leycett | Leycett | Packer | 8078 |
| BROWN | Thomas McKinlay | 1953 | 57 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | Miner | 8334 |
| BROWN | Henry (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Golborne | Golborne | Packer | 8079 |
| BROWN | Timothy | 1910 | 28 | Aitken | Kelty | Miner | 8335 |
| BROWN | Henry McEwan | 1935 | Southrigg | Harthill | Oncost Worker | 8080 |