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 | John | 1934 | 55 | St John's | Maesteg | Repairer | 8143 |
| BROWN | William (injured) | 1931 | 42 | Moston | Newton Heath | Coal Getter | 8399 |
| BROWN | John | 1935 | 71 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Roadman | 8144 |
| BROWN | William (injured) | 1934 | 43 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Hooker On | 8400 |
| BROWN | John | 1936 | 31 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 8145 | |
| BROWN | William (injured) | 1936 | 62 | Duxbury | Coppull | Hooker On | 8401 |
| BROWN | John | 1939 | 21 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 8146 |
| BROWN | William (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Contractor | 8402 |
| BROWN | John | 1941 | 31 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 8147 |
| BROWN | William A. (Injured) | 1980 | 35 | Agecroft | Agecroft | General worker | 8403 |
| BROWN | John | 1941 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Miner | 8148 | |
| BROWN | William Arthur | 1934 | 22 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 8404 |
| BROWN | John | 1942 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Miner | 8149 | |
| BROWN | William George | 1958 | 18 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 8405 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1921 | 43 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 8150 |
| BROWN | William H. | 1902 | 32 | Maclaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier | 8406 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1924 | Pengwern Quarry | Llangynog | Labourer | 8151 | |
| BROWN | William H. | 1902 | 32 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Collier | 8407 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8152 | ||
| BROWN | William Henry | 1908 | 20 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 8408 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8153 | ||
| BROWN | William Lumsden | 1901 | 41 | Loftus | Loftus | Deputy | 8409 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8154 | ||
| BROWN | William Michael | 1902 | 57 | Ludworth | Shadforth | Master shifter | 8410 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8155 |