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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYLES | W. | 1930 | 19 | Eden | Leadgate | Set Lad | 6778 |
| BOYLE | Anthony | 1901 | 30 | Victoria (a) | Rainford | Sinker | 6744 |
| BOYLE | Charles | 1946 | 27 | Gibfield | Atherton | Contractor | 6745 |
| BOYLE | D. (injured) | 1955 | 21 | Carway | Carway | Tunneller | 6746 |
| BOYLE | Douglas (injured) | 1945 | 15 | Cwm, Mildred Pit | Llantwit Fardre | Turbine Boy | 6747 |
| BOYLE | Frank | 1910 | 31 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Fireman | 6748 |
| BOYLE | G. (injured) | 1931 | 14 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Drawer | 6749 |
| BOYLE | Henry | 1906 | 46 | Stane | Shotts | Fireman | 6750 |
| BOYLE | J.H. | 1932 | 36 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Collier | 6751 |
| BOYLE | J.H. (injured) | 1914 | 27 | Dereenalomane Mine | Ballydehob | Labourer | 6752 |
| BOYLE | James | 1901 | 40 | Silverburn Quarry | Penicuik | Labourer | 6753 |
| BOYLE | James | 1912 | 15 | Dechmont | Cambuslang | Gummer | 6754 |
| BOYLE | James (injured) | 1929 | 41 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 6755 |
| BOYLE | James (injured) | 1941 | 47 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Packer | 6756 |
| BOYLE | John | 1905 | 23 | Bothwell Castle, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Blantyre | Drawer | 6757 |
| BOYLE | John | 1911 | 43 | Blairhall | East Grange | Pit Sinker | 6758 |
| BOYLE | John | 1914 | 54 | Great Finsdale Quarry | Morley | Stone Getter | 6759 |
| BOYLE | John | 1920 | 46 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Coal Hewer | 6760 |
| BOYLE | John | 1927 | Pennyvenie | Dalmellington | 6761 | ||
| BOYLE | John (injured) | 1943 | 62 | Lyme, No.1 | Haydock | Daywageman | 6762 |
| BOYLE | Joseph | 1924 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | 6763 | ||
| BOYLE | Joseph | 1924 | 28 | Newcraighall, Klondyke Pit | Newcraighall | Miner | 6764 |
| BOYLE | Michael | 1904 | 20 | Clough Hall, No.6 Pit | Kidsgrove | Braker | 6765 |
| BOYLE | Michael | 1908 | 25 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 6766 |
| BOYLE | Michael | 1941 | 29 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Miner | 6767 |