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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWMAN | G.E. | 1939 | 16 | Glebe | Fenton | 6643 | |
| BOWMAN | George | 1915 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 6644 | ||
| BOWMAN | George | 1915 | 46 | Bowhill, No.2 Shaft | Auchterderran | 6645 | |
| BOWMAN | George E. | 1939 | 16 | Stafford | Fenton | Haulage Hand | 6646 |
| BOWMAN | Herbert (injured) | 1921 | 18 | Pemberton | Wigan | Haulier | 6647 |
| BOWMAN | Jackson | 1904 | 32 | Woodifield | Crook | Hewer | 6648 |
| BOWMAN | John | 1924 | 22 | South Moor | South Moor | Putter | 6649 |
| BOWMAN | John (injured) | 1915 | 16 | Lea Green | St Helens | Haulage Lad | 6650 |
| BOWMAN | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 6651 | ||
| BOWMAN | Joseph William | 1911 | 36 | Selston | Underwood | Stallman | 6652 |
| BOWMAN | Robert | 1903 | 21 | Portland, No.4 Pit | Hurlford | Miner | 6653 |
| BOWMAN | Robert James | 1911 | 33 | Waterhouses | Brandon & Byshottles | Labourer | 6654 |
| BOWMAN | Stanley (injured) | 1932 | 17 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier's Assistant | 6655 |
| BOWLTON | B. (injured) | 1958 | 24 | Tower | Hirwaun | Assistant Collier | 6638 |
| BOWLING | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 6635 | ||
| BOWLING | Thomas E. (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 6636 | ||
| BOWLING | Wilfred (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 6637 | ||
| BOWLIN | Tom (injured) | 1935 | 35 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 6634 |
| BOWLEY | James | 1904 | 43 | West Hallam | Ilkeston | Stone breaker | 6632 |
| BOWLEY | Stephen | 1936 | 51 | Barton Mine | Barton in Fabis | 6633 | |
| BOWLES | Albert | 1925 | 50 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 6629 |
| BOWLES | David | 1901 | 31 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Rider | 6630 |
| BOWLES | John | 1912 | 45 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | Miner | 6631 |
| BOWLER | Gershom | 1913 | 20 | New Hucknall | Sutton in Ashfield | Loader | 6625 |
| BOWLER | Gilbert (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 6626 |