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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 19 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 78796 |
| VAUGHAN | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 48 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Overman | 78797 |
| VAUGHAN | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Pulling Out | 78798 |
| VAUGHAN | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 53 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 78799 |
| VAUGHAN | W.J. | 1910 | 40 | Lower Deep | Blaina | Haulier | 78800 |
| VAUGHAN | William (injured) | 1920 | 62 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Labourer | 78801 |
| VAUGHAN | William (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Quarry Level | Pontypool | Haulier | 78802 |
| VASSIE | John | 1910 | 21 | West Stanley | Stanley | Pony Putter | 78744 |
| VASEY | Allan M. | 1900 | 40 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Keeker | 78741 |
| VASEY | J. | 1943 | 50 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Drawer | 78742 |
| VASEY | Jonathan | 1907 | 16 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Driver | 78743 |
| VARTY | H.G. (injured) | 1957 | Risehow | Flimby | Coal Filler | 78739 | |
| VARTY | Isaac | 1910 | 43 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Stoneman | 78740 |
| VARRY | James (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | Waggoner | 78738 |
| VARNEY | Alfred | 1903 | 19 | Ryefield | Denby | Horse Driver | 78737 |
| VARLEY | David S. (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 78732 | ||
| VARLEY | Frederick | 1907 | 38 | Ingham's Thornhill | Thornhill | Labourer | 78733 |
| VARLEY | James (injured) | 1924 | 16 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 78734 |
| VARLEY | Thomas | 1900 | 39 | Bestwood | Bestwood | Dayman | 78735 |
| VARLEY | William (injured) | 1916 | 51 | Burnley, Viaduct | Burnley | Drawer | 78736 |
| VARKER | John | 1907 | 50 | Trenow Quarry | Quarryman | 78731 | |
| VARDY | George | 1909 | 16 | Clock Face | St Helens | Labourer | 78723 |
| VARDY | George | 1913 | 16 | Brodsworth Main | Doncaster, Woodlands | Haulage Hand | 78724 |
| VARDY | James | 1924 | 56 | Cotes Park | Alfreton | 78725 | |
| VARDY | John | 1900 | 35 | Holmewood | Heath | Stallman | 78726 |