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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE | John (injured) | 1927 | 31 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 7328 |
| BRIDGE | Joseph | 1905 | 19 | Peelwood | Tyldesley | Screener | 7329 |
| BRIDGE | Leonard Charles (Injured) | 1973 | 37 | Abertillery New Mine | Abertillery | Shotsman | 7330 |
| BRIDGE | Richard (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 7331 |
| BRIDGE | Richard J. (injured) | 1926 | 21 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 7332 |
| BRIDGE | Solomon (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 7333 |
| BRIDGE | Stephen | 1917 | 22 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Haulage Hand | 7334 |
| BRIDGE | William | 1906 | 53 | Brackley | Walkden | Labourer | 7335 |
| BRIDGE | William (injured) | 1921 | 42 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Collier | 7336 |
| BRIDGE | William (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7337 | ||
| BRIDGE | William (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 7338 | ||
| BRIDGE | William (injured) | 1936 | 38 | Sneyd | Burslem | Labourer | 7339 |
| BRIDEWAY | Robert (injured) | 1948 | 49 | Groesfaen | Deri | Labourer | 7314 |
| BRIDEGEMAN | Royston (injured) | 1954 | 43 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Packer & Trammer | 7313 |
| BRICKNELL | Thomas | 1908 | 21 | Exhall | Bedworth | Road man | 7312 |
| BRICKLEY | W.H. | 1904 | 40 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Belt repairer | 7310 |
| BRICKLEY | William (injured) | 1946 | 40 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Ripper | 7311 |
| BRICK | Edward G. | 1950 | 49 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Packer | 7306 |
| BRICK | J. | 1947 | 61 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | 7307 | |
| BRICK | J. | 1948 | 61 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | 7308 | |
| BRICK | James (injured) | 1913 | 42 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Labourer | 7309 |
| BRICE | A. | 1931 | 14 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Screen Lad | 7299 |
| BRICE | Cynroyd (injured) | 1937 | 21 | St John's | Maesteg | Rope Attendant | 7300 |
| BRICE | Herbert J. | 1905 | 19 | Greyfield | Rotcombe | Collier | 7301 |
| BRICE | James (injured) | 1949 | 63 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Journey Attendant | 7302 |