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 | Tom | 1913 | 63 | Roddymoor | Crook | Hewer | 8336 |
| BROWN | Herbert | 1903 | 20 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Rider | 8081 |
| BROWN | Vincent (injured) | 1941 | 31 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 8337 |
| BROWN | Hugh | 1902 | 44 | Whitehill, No.2 Pit | Cumnock | Miner | 8082 |
| BROWN | W. | 1947 | 53 | Esh | Esh | Hewer | 8338 |
| BROWN | Hugh | 1954 | Pennyvenie, No.7 Pit | Dalmellington | Beltman | 8083 | |
| BROWN | W. (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 8339 | ||
| BROWN | J (injured) | 1954 | 47 | Mardy | Maerdy | Overman | 8084 |
| BROWN | W. (injured) | 1932 | 21 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 8340 |
| BROWN | J. | 1930 | 24 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Putter | 8085 |
| BROWN | W. Augustus | 1914 | 21 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier | 8341 |
| BROWN | J. | 1931 | 26 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Hewer | 8086 |
| BROWN | W.C. (injured) | 1949 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Miner | 8342 | |
| BROWN | J. | 1941 | 38 | Brancepeth | Willington | Stoneman | 8087 |
| BROWN | W.D. | 1932 | 23 | Patch Level | Glyn Neath | Collier | 8343 |
| BROWN | J. | 1946 | 62 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Compressor Attendant | 8088 |
| BROWN | W.H. | 1910 | 26 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Electrician | 8344 |
| BROWN | J. (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8089 | ||
| BROWN | W.M. | 1934 | 29 | Crookhall | Consett | Stoneman | 8345 |
| BROWN | J. (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8090 | ||
| BROWN | W.V. | 1910 | 22 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Inclineman | 8346 |
| BROWN | J. (injured) | 1932 | Cronton | Whiston | 8091 | ||
| BROWN | Walter | 1901 | 34 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Miner | 8347 |
| BROWN | J. (injured) | 1940 | 58 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Banksman | 8092 |
| BROWN | Walter | 1911 | 54 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Labourer | 8348 |