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 | Alexander | 1928 | 31 | Polton | Bonnyrigg | Brusher | 7923 |
| BROWN | John Thomas | 1938 | 26 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Timber Drawer | 8179 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1934 | 60 | Blairhall | East Grange | 7924 | |
| BROWN | John Thomas | 1955 | 50 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | 8180 | |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1939 | 39 | Douglas | Douglas | 7925 | |
| BROWN | John William | 1914 | 16 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Clutch Attendant | 8181 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1943 | 60 | Blairhall, Lord Bruce Pit | East Grange | Overman | 7926 |
| BROWN | John William (injured) | 1915 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Haulage Hand | 8182 |
| BROWN | Alexander (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Helper | 7927 |
| BROWN | Joseph | 1914 | 22 | Clara Vale | Clara Vale | Stoneman | 8183 |
| BROWN | Alexander (Injured) | 1983 | 47 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Coalface worker | 7928 |
| BROWN | Joseph | 1919 | 36 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor | 8184 |
| BROWN | Alexander Salkeld | 1931 | 30 | Carberry | Whitecraig | Miner | 7929 |
| BROWN | Joseph | 1929 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | 8185 | ||
| BROWN | Alfred | 1909 | 46 | Lumley, 6th Pit | Great Lumley | Deputy | 7930 |
| BROWN | Joseph (injured) | 1921 | 45 | Lea Green | St Helens | Collier | 8186 |
| BROWN | Alfred | 1932 | 40 | Llantwit Strip | Deputy | 7931 | |
| BROWN | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8187 | ||
| BROWN | Alfred (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Brynn Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 7932 |
| BROWN | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 56 | Dare | Cwmparc | Ripper | 8188 |
| BROWN | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7933 | ||
| BROWN | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 8189 |
| BROWN | Andrew | 1900 | 32 | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 7934 |
| BROWN | Joseph (injured) | 1958 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Ripper | 8190 | |
| BROWN | Andrew | 1902 | 20 | Dunduff Quarry | Boghead | Labourer | 7935 |