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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Abercarn | Abercarn | Collier | 7827 |
| BROOKS | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 43 | Tong End Quarry | Shawforth | Labourer | 7828 |
| BROOKS | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 7829 | ||
| BROOKS | Thomas (injured) | 1950 | 60 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | Haulier | 7830 |
| BROOKS | William | 1901 | 35 | Clay Cross, No.9 | Wingerworth | Coal cutter | 7831 |
| BROOKS | William | 1904 | 38 | Darran (b) | Pontycymer | Collier | 7832 |
| BROOKS | William | 1925 | 29 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Labourer | 7833 |
| BROOKS | William (injured) | 1917 | 13 | Shakerley | Tyldesley | Coal Picker | 7834 |
| BROOKS | William (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7835 | ||
| BROOKS | William (injured) | 1936 | 57 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 7836 |
| BROOKS | William (injured) | 1936 | 53 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 7837 |
| BROOKING | Samuel | 1905 | 51 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Chargeman | 7765 |
| BROOKFIELD | Peter | 1915 | 18 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 7762 |
| BROOKFIELD | Peter (injured) | 1916 | 28 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Drawer | 7763 |
| BROOKFIELD | Richard | 1931 | 36 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Metalman | 7764 |
| BROOKES | Albert Charles | 1957 | 54 | Cannop | Speech House Road | 7725 | |
| BROOKES | Amos (injured) | 1920 | 61 | Bank End | Bacup | Hewer | 7726 |
| BROOKES | Arthur (injured) | 1932 | 49 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 7727 |
| BROOKES | Arthur Mollort (injured) | 1937 | 31 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 7728 |
| BROOKES | Charles Frederick | 1929 | 46 | Kingston on Soar | Kegworth | 7729 | |
| BROOKES | D. | 1973 | 22 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | 7730 | |
| BROOKES | Edward | 1910 | 32 | Baddesley | Baxterley | Stallman | 7731 |
| BROOKES | George | 1919 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 7732 | ||
| BROOKES | George (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slatemaker | 7733 |
| BROOKES | George (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Miner | 7734 |