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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEY | Charles | 1928 | 40 | Varteg Hill Mines | Varteg | Steeplejack | 78851 |
| VESPY | J. (injured) | 1913 | 55 | Abercarn | Abercarn | Collier | 78850 |
| VESEY | P. (injured) | 1952 | Halkyn Quarry | Halkyn | Driller | 78849 | |
| VERNON | Walter | 1901 | 39 | Holmewood | Heath | Stallman | 78848 |
| VERNON | Alfred (injured) | 1939 | 29 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Coal Filler | 78835 |
| VERNON | Arthur | 1907 | 18 | Crumpmeadow | Cinderford | Filler | 78836 |
| VERNON | Charles (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Gilfach | Gilfach | Sawyer | 78837 |
| VERNON | Edward | 1908 | 17 | Greasbrough | Greasbrough | Loader | 78838 |
| VERNON | Edward | 1933 | 22 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Labourer | 78839 |
| VERNON | Fred | 1910 | 20 | Dove Holes Quarry | Buxton | Assistant Shotfirer | 78840 |
| VERNON | George (injured) | 1925 | Nantyffrith Quarry | Bwlchgwyn | Labourer | 78841 | |
| VERNON | Henry | 1902 | 21 | Titterstone Quarry | Bitterley | Quarryman | 78842 |
| VERNON | Henry | 1911 | 59 | Peak Forest Quarry | Buxton | Quarryman | 78843 |
| VERNON | James | 1909 | 28 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Ripper | 78844 |
| VERNON | Joseph | 1907 | 54 | Great Rocks Quarry | Buxton | Quarryman | 78845 |
| VERNON | Joseph (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Coed Hendre Quarry | Rhydymwyn | Quarryman | 78846 |
| VERNON | R. (Injured) | 1977 | 31 | Mount Vernon Mine | Miner | 78847 | |
| VERNER | Thomas | 1959 | Whitehurst Park Mine | Kilwinning | Bauxite Clay Miner | 78834 | |
| VERNALL | William (injured) | 1912 | 14 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Collier Boy | 78833 |
| VERNAL | Edward (injured) | 1953 | 34 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 78832 |
| VERN | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 78831 |
| VERBIE | S. (injured) | 1949 | 28 | Wood | Haydock | Ripper | 78829 |
| VERBIE | Stanley (injured) | 1949 | Wood, No.4 | Haydock | Ripper | 78830 | |
| VENUS | Robert | 1904 | 16 | Ouston | Ouston | Greaser | 78828 |
| VENNING | Thomas G. (injured) | 1933 | 43 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 78827 |