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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT | John (injured) | 1955 | 33 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Collier | 7253 |
| BRETT | John J. | 1931 | 37 | Bentley | Bentley | 7254 | |
| BRETT | Robert (injured) | 1919 | 50 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 7255 |
| BRETT | William | 1924 | 45 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Collier | 7256 |
| BRETHERTON | Ellis | 1913 | 33 | Law Quarry | Stone Sawyer | 7239 | |
| BRETHERTON | F. | 1918 | 34 | Chorley | Chorley | Dataller | 7240 |
| BRETHERTON | Henry (injured) | 1915 | 63 | Euxton | Chorley | Manager | 7241 |
| BRETHERTON | James (injured) | 1958 | 35 | Amberswood Opencast | Hindley | Trailer Driver | 7242 |
| BRETHERTON | John | 1910 | 43 | Brynn Hall, No.4 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dayhand | 7243 |
| BRETHERTON | John | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 7244 | ||
| BRETHERTON | Peter | 1928 | 39 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Pusher On | 7245 |
| BRETHERTON | Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Nook, No.2 | Tyldesley | Packer | 7246 |
| BRETHERTON | Walter (injured) | 1915 | 35 | Golborne, No.2 | Golborne | Collier | 7247 |
| BRESLIN | Charles | 2011 | 62 | Gleision | Godre'r-graig | 7238 | |
| BRERETON | A. | 1989 | 47 | Florence | Longton | 7233 | |
| BRERETON | Chris (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7234 | ||
| BRERETON | Christopher (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7235 | ||
| BRERETON | Richard (injured) | 1941 | 32 | Sneyd | Burslem | Metalman | 7236 |
| BRERETON | W.G. | 1900 | 26 | Clough Hall, No.18 Pit | Kidsgrove | Wagoner | 7237 |
| BRENNON | John F. (Injured) | 1979 | 48 | Golborne | Golborne | Ripper | 7231 |
| BRENNON | Matthew (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7232 | ||
| BRENNER or ROE | Tom (injured) | 1918 | 33 | Jarrow, No.7 | Crettyard | Collier | 7230 |
| BRENNAN | George | 1928 | 29 | Malton | Lanchester | Hewer | 7199 |
| BRENNAN | J. (Injured) | 1975 | 52 | Cronton | Whiston | Development worker | 7200 |
| BRENNAN | J. (Injured) | 1975 | 52 | Cronton | Whiston | Development worker | 7201 |