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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREALEY | Frederick | 1901 | 14 | Tugby's Quarry | Horse driver | 7150 | |
| BREALEY | Henry | 1933 | 29 | Buckton Quarry | Mossley | Quarryman | 7151 |
| BREAKWELL | Henry O’Brien | 1916 | 38 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 7148 |
| BREAKWELL | Percy C. (injured) | 1911 | 33 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Repairer | 7149 |
| BREAKALL | Sydney (injured) | 1919 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Raker Out | 7147 |
| BREACHES | Enoch (injured) | 1911 | 14 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 7146 |
| BRCOIDY | Patrick (injured) | 1918 | 58 | Maypole, No.2 | Platt Bridge | Dataller | 7145 |
| BRAZIER | Anthony (Injured) | 1978 | 38 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | Overman | 7141 |
| BRAZIER | John James | 1905 | 31 | Roundwood | Rawmarsh | Collier | 7142 |
| BRAZIER | John James | 1905 | 31 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 7143 | |
| BRAZIER | William | 1917 | 33 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 7144 |
| BRAZENALL | Joseph | 1902 | 25 | Tibshelf, No.4 | Tibshelf | Corporal | 7140 |
| BRAZELL | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 54 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Repairer | 7138 |
| BRAZELL | William (injured) | 1913 | 25 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Collier | 7139 |
| BRAYLEY | John (injured) | 1913 | 56 | Penlan | Penclawdd | Overman | 7137 |
| BRAYFORD | Daniel | 1918 | 16 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 7131 |
| BRAYFORD | J. | 1905 | 36 | Sladderhill | Apedale | 7132 | |
| BRAYFORD | John | 1905 | 36 | Apedale, Sladderhill pumping shafts | Apedale | Shaftman | 7133 |
| BRAYFORD | John (injured) | 1938 | 38 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Bricklayer | 7134 |
| BRAYFORD | John Thomas | 1909 | 15 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | Horse driver | 7135 |
| BRAYFORD | Joseph (injured) | 1933 | 44 | Burley Bridge Footrail | Apedale | Collier | 7136 |
| BRAYELY | Harry (injured) | 1928 | 55 | Risca | Risca | Collier | 7130 |
| BRAY | Arnold | 1938 | 34 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Ripper | 7107 |
| BRAY | Charles | 1906 | 42 | Middle Park Quarry | Wirksworth | Sett maker | 7108 |
| BRAY | Edward | 1913 | 16 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Driver | 7109 |