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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAIN | George (injured) | 1946 | 35 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Collier | 6999 |
| BRAIN | Henry | 1927 | 26 | Marine | Cwm | Labourer | 7000 |
| BRAIN | Herbert | 1934 | 31 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 7001 |
| BRAIN | Herbert (injured) | 1948 | 35 | Coedely | Coedely | Repairer | 7002 |
| BRAIN | Jack | 1937 | 27 | Florence | Longton | Rope Fitter | 7003 |
| BRAIN | James | 1900 | 30 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Labourer | 7004 |
| BRAIN | James | 1910 | 24 | Brynwyth | Heol-y-Cyw | Collier | 7005 |
| BRAIN | James (injured) | 1947 | 24 | Marine | Cwm | Day Contractor | 7006 |
| BRAIN | Robert John (injured) | 1946 | 31 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier | 7007 |
| BRAIN | Thomas | 1912 | 43 | Howbeach | Howbeach | Collier | 7008 |
| BRAIN | William (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Haulier | 7009 |
| BRAIN | William (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Arrail Griffin, No.4 | Six Bells | Assistant Timberman | 7010 |
| BRAIN | William John (injured) | 1941 | 29 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Collier | 7011 |
| BRAIN | William Schofield | 1901 | 18 | Cowpen, Mill Pit | Blyth | Putter | 7012 |
| BRAILSFORD | J. | 1910 | 26 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Trammer | 6982 |
| BRAILSFORD | J. | 1910 | 26 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | 6983 | |
| BRAILSFORD | James | 1901 | 18 | Steetley | Steetley | Planeman | 6984 |
| BRAILSFORD | L. | 1905 | 36 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | Ripper | 6985 |
| BRAILSFORD | Samuel | 1910 | 16 | Clay Cross | Clay Cross | Pony Driver | 6986 |
| BRAILSFORD | William (injured) | 1919 | 29 | Oxcroft | Clowne | Ripper & Timberman | 6987 |
| BRAILEY | Alfred (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Timberman | 6981 |
| BRAHAM | Mark | 1915 | 15 | Dark Lane | Ravensthorpe | 6980 | |
| BRAGGER | James (injured) | 1914 | 53 | Doffcocker | Doffcocker | Collier | 6979 |
| BRAGG | Benjamin | 1907 | 23 | Clifton (a) | Wilford | Dayman | 6975 |
| BRAGG | John | 1944 | 49 | Cronton | Whiston | Fireman | 6976 |