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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWERS | James | 1905 | 56 | National, No.1 | Wattstown | Sheaveman | 6571 |
| BOWERS | John Young | 1954 | 63 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Colliery Oncostman | 6572 |
| BOWERS | T.H. | 1926 | 43 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 6573 | |
| BOWERS | Thomas | 1904 | 53 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Fireman | 6574 |
| BOWERS | Thomas | 1908 | 40 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 6575 |
| BOWERS | Thomas Edward (injured) | 1935 | 50 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 6576 |
| BOWERS | William R. (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Mossfield | Longton | Collier | 6577 |
| BOWERMAN | Charles H. | 1912 | 17 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 6569 |
| BOWERING | Ross | 1946 | 65 | Norchard | New Mills | Collier | 6568 |
| BOWER | Adam | 1907 | 32 | Townhill | Townhill | Miner | 6554 |
| BOWER | David | 1934 | 25 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Assistant Collier | 6555 |
| BOWER | Edward | 1904 | 42 | North Staveley | Aston | Shaftman | 6556 |
| BOWER | Edward | 1904 | 41 | North Staveley | Gawber | 6557 | |
| BOWER | F. | 1928 | 46 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 6558 | |
| BOWER | John (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Cwmgwrach Level | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 6559 |
| BOWER | John Henry | 1921 | 70 | Grange (a) | Hindley | Dataller | 6560 |
| BOWER | Joseph | 1911 | 25 | Hillhouserigg | Shotts | Brusher | 6561 |
| BOWER | K. | 1985 | 17 | Roose Quarry | Barrow in Furness | Labourer | 6562 |
| BOWER | Leonard | 1950 | 38 | Creswell | Creswell | Shotfirer | 6563 |
| BOWER | Mervyn (injured) | 1945 | 24 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Collier | 6564 |
| BOWER | R. (injured) | 1955 | 34 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Deputy | 6565 |
| BOWER | Walter | 1913 | 31 | Grassmoor | Stallman | 6566 | |
| BOWER | William Henry | 1907 | 40 | Chapelfield Quarry | Huddersfield, Crosland Hill | Stonedresser | 6567 |
| BOWEN | Abraham (injured) | 1928 | 64 | Llanover | Argoed | Collier | 6449 |
| BOWEN | Alfred | 1934 | 53 | Gresford | Wrexham | Borer | 6450 |