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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREEZE | Robert | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 7183 | |
| BREEZE | Ronald (injured) | 1940 | 14 | Nook | Tyldesley | Browhand | 7184 |
| BREEZE | Samuel (injured) | 1925 | 62 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Carpenter | 7185 |
| BREEZE | William | 1917 | 17 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Engine Tenter | 7186 |
| BREEZE | William (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 7187 |
| BREEZE | William (injured) | 1924 | 22 | Vauxhall | Ruabon | Assistant Onsetter | 7188 |
| BREEZE | William (injured) | 1952 | 53 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Hitcher | 7189 |
| BREESE | David L. (injured) | 1938 | 35 | Braich-goch Mine | Corris | Rockman | 7169 |
| BREEN | Philip | 1930 | 60 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Collier | 7168 |
| BREEN | H. (injured) | 1914 | 36 | Lisduff Quarry | Errill | Labourer | 7167 |
| BREEDON | William | 1933 | 56 | Denaby Main | Denaby | 7166 | |
| BREECH | James | 1912 | 44 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 7165 |
| BRECON | Richard (injured) | 1951 | 46 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 7164 |
| BRECKONS | William | 1906 | 14 | Heddon | Heddon on the Wall | Driver | 7163 |
| BRECKON | Jack | 1953 | 65 | Lingdale | Lingdale | 7161 | |
| BRECKON | Thomas | 1953 | 34 | Lingdale | Lingdale | 7162 | |
| BRECKNEY | John Whiteford | 1929 | 24 | Bank, No.2 Pit | New Cumnock | Miner | 7160 |
| BRECKENRIDGE | Robert | 1932 | Kirkstyle | Riccarton | 7159 | ||
| BREASLEY | Henry | 1915 | 51 | Shaw Cross | Dewsbury | 7158 | |
| BREARLY | Henry | 1914 | 49 | Britannia Quarry | Bacup | Quarryman | 7157 |
| BREARLEY | James (injured) | 1937 | 34 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Collier | 7155 |
| BREARLEY | Joseph | 1939 | 30 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 7156 |
| BREAR | William | 1912 | 23 | Park Hill | Stanley | Haulage Man | 7153 |
| BREAR | William | 1912 | 23 | Park Hill | Stanley | 7154 | |
| BREAN | Stephen (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Cymmer, No.2 Level | Cymmer | Collier | 7152 |