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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYD | Alexander | 1909 | 17 | Carfin, No.6 | Carfin | Haulageman | 6695 |
| BOYD | Andrew | 1940 | 14 | Carronhall | Stenhousemuir | Pit Bottomer | 6696 |
| BOYD | Charles | 1917 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Pit Contractor | 6697 | |
| BOYD | David Jnr | 1936 | 15 | Easter Gartshore, No.11 Pit | Twechar | 6698 | |
| BOYD | David Mann | 1953 | Lindsay | Kelty | Colliery Surface Worker | 6699 | |
| BOYD | David Snr | 1936 | 43 | Easter Gartshore, No.11 Pit | Twechar | Cutting Machineman | 6700 |
| BOYD | G.E.H. (injured) | 1953 | 28 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Packer | 6701 |
| BOYD | George | 1902 | 62 | Broomhill | Togston | Labourer | 6702 |
| BOYD | George | 1902 | Wallsend | Wallsend | 6703 | ||
| BOYD | George | 1903 | 16 | Udston, No.2 | Hamilton | Miner | 6704 |
| BOYD | George | 1910 | 21 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Bogie Hand | 6705 |
| BOYD | Hugh | 1909 | 37 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Sinker | 6706 |
| BOYD | James | 1919 | Dumbreck | Kilsyth | 6707 | ||
| BOYD | James | 1929 | 45 | Gateside | Kirkconnel | Miner | 6708 |
| BOYD | James Henry | 1901 | 44 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Stoker | 6709 |
| BOYD | John | 1904 | 59 | Byermoor | Byermoor | Stoneman | 6710 |
| BOYD | John | 1909 | 38 | Barony, No.1 Pit | Auchinleck | Sinker | 6711 |
| BOYD | John | 1957 | 25 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | 6712 | |
| BOYD | John (injured) | 1952 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Roadman | 6713 | |
| BOYD | John Allison | 1957 | Polmaise | Stirling | Brusher | 6714 | |
| BOYD | John Snr | 1903 | 40 | Bogleshole, No.4 Pit | Tollcross | Miner | 6715 |
| BOYD | Lewis | 1936 | 58 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 6716 | |
| BOYD | Robert | 1913 | 55 | Auchengeich, No.1 Pit | Chryston | Miner | 6717 |
| BOYD | Robert | 1922 | 45 | Swinhill | Larkhall | Miner | 6718 |
| BOYD | Robert | 1927 | 37 | Thornlie, Thornhill Pit | Wishaw | 6719 |