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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITAIN | E. | 1918 | 20 | Florence | Longton | 7525 | |
| BRITAIN | L. (injured) | 1954 | 35 | Cwmgwrach, Craig Fawr | Cwmgwrach | Ripper | 7526 |
| BRISTOW | H. (injured) | 1944 | 62 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Gilfach Goch | Packer | 7523 |
| BRISTOW | Ronald (injured) | 1957 | 35 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Collier | 7524 |
| BRISTOE | Thomas (injured) | 1959 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 7522 | |
| BRISCOE | D. | 1906 | 23 | White Moss, Park | Skelmersdale | Drawer | 7492 |
| BRISCOE | Daniel | 1941 | 24 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Beltman | 7493 |
| BRISCOE | E. (injured) | 1953 | 44 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 7494 |
| BRISCOE | Edward (injured) | 1921 | 41 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Fireman | 7495 |
| BRISCOE | Edward (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7496 | ||
| BRISCOE | Edward (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7497 | ||
| BRISCOE | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7498 | ||
| BRISCOE | Edward (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7499 | ||
| BRISCOE | Ernest (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7500 | ||
| BRISCOE | Ernest (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7501 | ||
| BRISCOE | Fred (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 7502 | ||
| BRISCOE | Frederick (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 7503 | ||
| BRISCOE | G.R. (injured) | 1913 | 53 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Labourer | 7504 |
| BRISCOE | George Richard | 1913 | 53 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Labourer | 7505 |
| BRISCOE | Herbert (injured) | 1914 | 18 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Stoneman | 7506 |
| BRISCOE | James (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 7507 |
| BRISCOE | John | 1905 | 44 | Leigh | Haydock | Contractor | 7508 |
| BRISCOE | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7509 | ||
| BRISCOE | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 7510 | ||
| BRISCOE | Richard | 1932 | 51 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Fireman | 7511 |