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 | James (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 8118 |
| BROWN | William | 1919 | Grasshill | Glenbuck | 8374 | ||
| BROWN | James (injured) | 1920 | 48 | Orrell, No.3 | Wigan | Sawyer | 8119 |
| BROWN | William | 1919 | 53 | Herrington | West Herrington | 8375 | |
| BROWN | James (Injured) | 1921 | Auchincruive, No.2 Pit | Prestwick | Undermanager | 8120 | |
| BROWN | William | 1920 | Kepplehill | Shotts | 8376 | ||
| BROWN | James (injured) | 1924 | 33 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 8121 |
| BROWN | William | 1920 | Warrix | Irvine | 8377 | ||
| BROWN | James (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8122 | ||
| BROWN | William | 1922 | 65 | Harraton | Harraton | 8378 | |
| BROWN | James (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 8123 | ||
| BROWN | William | 1937 | 30 | Aitken | Kelty | Pithead worker | 8379 |
| BROWN | James (injured) | 1938 | 42 | Alexandra | Whelley | Collier | 8124 |
| BROWN | William | 1937 | 40 | Lesmahagow area | Hewer | 8380 | |
| BROWN | James Henry | 1912 | 43 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Hewer | 8125 |
| BROWN | William | 1938 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | 8381 | ||
| BROWN | James Lewis (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8126 | ||
| BROWN | William | 1938 | 29 | Littlemill | Coylton | Miner | 8382 |
| BROWN | James Robertson | 1935 | Loganlea | West Calder | 8127 | ||
| BROWN | William | 1938 | 29 | Littlemill, Nos 2 & 3 Pits | Rankinston | Coal Miner | 8383 |
| BROWN | James William | 1912 | 27 | Coneygre, No.25 | Tipton | Loader | 8128 |
| BROWN | William | 1946 | 43 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Collier | 8384 |
| BROWN | Jeanette Lynne | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 8129 | |
| BROWN | William | 1954 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | 8385 | ||
| BROWN | JH (injured) | 1943 | 39 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Assistant Shotfirer | 8130 |