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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICE | John | 1905 | 19 | Grayfield | Rotcombe | 7303 | |
| BRICE | John | 1907 | 22 | Middridge | Middridge | Onsetter | 7304 |
| BRICE | Leonard (injured) | 1929 | 49 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Collier | 7305 |
| BRIARS | F. (Injured) | 1975 | 37 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Faceworker | 7298 |
| BRIAR | Joseph | 1911 | 40 | Braysdown | Radstock | Sinker | 7297 |
| BRIAN | Arthur | 1908 | 31 | Florence | Longton | Loader | 7292 |
| BRIAN | G.W. (injured) | 1952 | 61 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 7293 |
| BRIAN | John | 1980 | 44 | Florence | Longton | Electrician | 7294 |
| BRIAN | Robert | 1938 | 33 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | 7295 | |
| BRIAN | W.S. | 1901 | Newsham | Newsham | 7296 | ||
| BREWSTER | Edward (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 7285 |
| BREWSTER | Henry Ellis | 1905 | 21 | Britain Pit | Ripley | Loader | 7286 |
| BREWSTER | John Carson | 1922 | 39 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Shotfirer | 7287 |
| BREWSTER | M. (Injured) | 1986 | 33 | Littleton | Huntington | Winding engineman | 7288 |
| BREWSTER | Matthew | 1907 | 34 | Lingdale | Moorsholm | Miner | 7289 |
| BREWSTER | Richard | 1910 | 15 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 7290 |
| BREWSTER | William | 1903 | 29 | Bole Hill Quarry | Nether Padley | Labourer | 7291 |
| BREWIS or BROWIS | Andrew | 1912 | 25 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Shifter | 7284 |
| BREWIS | Frederick (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Haulier | 7278 |
| BREWIS | George | 1919 | 67 | Ashington | Ashington | Hewer | 7279 |
| BREWIS | George | 1929 | New Delaval, Richard Pit | Newsham | 7280 | ||
| BREWIS | John | 1907 | 32 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Stoneman | 7281 |
| BREWIS | N. | 1943 | 34 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Surface Railway | 7282 |
| BREWIS | Thomas Laidler | 1925 | 18 | Pegswood | Pegswood | Putter | 7283 |
| BREWER | Ernest (injured) | 1925 | 23 | Emlyn, No.2 | Pen-y-groes | Labourer | 7266 |