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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN | K. (injured) | 1953 | 26 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Fitter | 8191 |
| BROWIS or BREWIS | Andrew | 1912 | 25 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Shifter | 7900 |
| BROWELL | John | 1914 | 50 | Clara Vale | Clara Vale | Chargeman | 7896 |
| BROWELL | John George | 1922 | 57 | Boldon | West Boldon | Hewer | 7897 |
| BROWELL | Nicholas Curley | 1933 | 39 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Coal Cutter | 7898 |
| BROWELL | Robert | 1919 | 32 | North Hetton | Low Moorsley | Hewer | 7899 |
| BROUGHTON | Henry | 1913 | 55 | Yaxley Quarry | Yaxley | Callow Digger | 7890 |
| BROUGHTON | Herbert | 1930 | 64 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | 7891 | |
| BROUGHTON | J. | 1947 | 26 | Thornley | New Thornley | Putter | 7892 |
| BROUGHTON | James | 1905 | 48 | Wollaton | Wollaton | Stallman | 7893 |
| BROUGHTON | John | 1901 | 18 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 7894 |
| BROUGHTON | R. (injured) | 1933 | 30 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Engineman | 7895 |
| BROUGH | Alfred | 1910 | 23 | Jamage | Talke | Loader | 7871 |
| BROUGH | Cyril (injured) | 1938 | 35 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Packer | 7872 |
| BROUGH | Ernest (injured) | 1939 | 59 | New Haden | Cheadle | Ripper | 7873 |
| BROUGH | Frederick | 1906 | 26 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | Roadsman | 7874 |
| BROUGH | G. | 1947 | 20 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 7875 | |
| BROUGH | Herbert | 1938 | 63 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Shotfirer | 7876 |
| BROUGH | James | 1940 | 55 | Sandhole | Worsley | Collier | 7877 |
| BROUGH | James (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 7878 | ||
| BROUGH | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7879 | ||
| BROUGH | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7880 | ||
| BROUGH | James (injured) | 1937 | 29 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Loader | 7881 |
| BROUGH | James (injured) | 1937 | 61 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Dataller | 7882 |
| BROUGH | James (injured) | 1948 | 52 | Lea Green | St Helens | Pusher On | 7883 |