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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOX | John Thomas | 1903 | 29 | Saltwells, No.24 | Netherton | Pikeman | 6677 |
| BOX | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | 42 | Habergham | Habergham | Dataller | 6678 |
| BOX | Thomas Laverick | 1951 | 54 | Eppleton | Hetton | Joy Loader Attendant | 6679 |
| BOX | William | 1902 | 40 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | Collier | 6680 |
| BOX | William | 1912 | 26 | Llandaval | Aberbeeg | Collier | 6681 |
| BOWYER | Edwin | 1906 | 55 | Gun Quarry | Gun | Stonebreaker | 6669 |
| BOWYER | Frederick (injured) | 1929 | 32 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 6670 |
| BOWYER | Frederick (injured) | 1933 | 34 | Britannia | Pengam | Labourer | 6671 |
| BOWSTER | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 22 | Brown Heath | Billinge | Drawer | 6668 |
| BOWSHER | Henry | 1917 | 30 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 6667 |
| BOWRON | Charles | 1912 | 40 | Park End Quarry | Meller | 6666 | |
| BOWNS | Kay | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 6665 | |
| BOWNASS | George Evan (injured) | 1934 | 52 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Pipe Fitter | 6664 |
| BOWNAN | H. (injured) | 1952 | 34 | Bryn Mynddwyn | Collier | 6663 | |
| BOWN | Charles | 1938 | 27 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 6662 |
| BOWMAN | Thomas Clark | 1931 | 29 | Annbank, No.9 Pit | Ayrshire | Miner | 6656 |
| BOWMAN | William | 1903 | 22 | Little Raith | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 6657 |
| BOWMAN | William | 1907 | 55 | Dunnikier | Kirkcaldy | Repairer | 6658 |
| BOWMAN | William | 1943 | 65 | Kingshill | Allanton | Miner | 6659 |
| BOWMAN | William (injured) | 1958 | Shap Beck Quarry | Shap | Labourer | 6660 | |
| BOWMAN | William J. (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Broad Oak | Loughor | Collier | 6661 |
| BOWMAN | Archibald | 1906 | 26 | Minto | Lochgelly | Loco. Fireman | 6639 |
| BOWMAN | D. (injured) | 1951 | 32 | Onllwyn | Onllwyn | Collier | 6640 |
| BOWMAN | David | 1911 | 27 | Woodmuir, No.5 | West Calder | Miner | 6641 |
| BOWMAN | David | 1940 | 70 | Foulford | Cowdenbeath | Retired miner | 6642 |