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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIERLEY | George (injured) | 1918 | 44 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Collier | 7379 |
| BRIERLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 71 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Dataller | 7380 |
| BRIEN | George | 1907 | 38 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Wagon repairer | 7370 |
| BRIEN | Luke | 1908 | 14 | Baddesley | Baxterley | Rope boy | 7371 |
| BRIEN | Michael | 1903 | 33 | Dundonald | Cardenden | Labourer | 7372 |
| BRIEN | Michael | 1927 | 21 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor’s Man | 7373 |
| BRIEN | Philip (injured) | 1917 | 42 | Abbeytown Mine | Ballysadare | Miner | 7374 |
| BRIEL | Wolsiesuz (injured) | 1949 | 20 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Labourer | 7369 |
| BRIDGWATER | Arthur | 1905 | 24 | Haden Hill | Blackheath | Stallman | 7368 |
| BRIDGMAN | W.J. (injured) | 1925 | 23 | Garw | Blaengarw | Tipper | 7367 |
| BRIDGHAM | John (injured) | 1914 | 19 | Lea Green | St Helens | Assistant Sawyer | 7366 |
| BRIDGEWOOD | Ephraim | 1912 | 58 | St Hilda's | South Shields | Fireman | 7364 |
| BRIDGEWOOD | W. | 1967 | 46 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 7365 | |
| BRIDGEWATER | D. (injured) | 1958 | 55 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Brakesman | 7361 |
| BRIDGEWATER | James (injured) | 1948 | 42 | Groesfaen | Deri | Bagman | 7362 |
| BRIDGEWATER | John | 1914 | 16 | Birch Coppice, Hall End No.1 | Dordon | Tub Coupler | 7363 |
| BRIDGET | Clifford (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Risca | Risca | Haulier | 7360 |
| BRIDGES | Edward (injured) | 1949 | 58 | Bromley | Stanton Drew | Coal Getter | 7345 |
| BRIDGES | Frederick Dennis | 1959 | 42 | Old Mills | Midsomer Norton | 7346 | |
| BRIDGES | George (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Sandhole | Worsley | Haulage Hand | 7347 |
| BRIDGES | George (injured) | 1949 | 35 | Old Mills | Midsomer Norton | Collier | 7348 |
| BRIDGES | Jacob E. | 1947 | 37 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Cutter | 7349 |
| BRIDGES | James William | 1933 | 49 | New Stubbin | Rawmarsh | 7350 | |
| BRIDGES | K. (injured) | 1952 | 18 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier’s Helper | 7351 |
| BRIDGES | Roy Ormmand (injured) | 1916 | 15 | Grime Bridge | Newchurch | Assistant Dataller | 7352 |