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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALET | Alma (injured) | 1919 | 16 | Lea Green | St Helens | Metalman | 78701 |
| VALENTINE | Alistair Daniel (injured) | 1957 | 40 | Llandebie | Llandybie | Fitter | 78676 |
| VALENTINE | Derek (injured) | 1956 | 19 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Trainee collier | 78677 |
| VALENTINE | Frederick (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Old Boston | Haydock | Packer | 78678 |
| VALENTINE | Frederick Edward | 1934 | 24 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 78679 |
| VALENTINE | George (injured) | 1919 | 49 | Astley | Astley | Dataller | 78680 |
| VALENTINE | George (injured) | 1920 | 54 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Fireman | 78681 |
| VALENTINE | H. (injured) | 1954 | 29 | Ifton | St Martins | Collier | 78682 |
| VALENTINE | Henry | 1909 | 44 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Pitman | 78683 |
| VALENTINE | Henry (injured) | 1947 | 59 | Garswood Hall, No.3 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 78684 |
| VALENTINE | Henry (injured) | 1948 | 55 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Salvageman | 78685 |
| VALENTINE | J. (injured) | 1949 | 50 | Old Boston | Haydock | Ripper | 78686 |
| VALENTINE | James (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Nook, No.1 | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 78687 |
| VALENTINE | Jeremiah (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 78688 |
| VALENTINE | John E. (injured) | 1915 | 23 | Wrexham | Gwersyllt | Filler | 78689 |
| VALENTINE | Joseph | 1903 | 19 | Mossfield. | Skelmersdale | Collier | 78690 |
| VALENTINE | Joseph (injured) | 1939 | 31 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Shotfirer | 78691 |
| VALENTINE | L. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78692 | ||
| VALENTINE | Moses | 1925 | 23 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Dataller | 78693 |
| VALENTINE | N. (injured) | 1959 | Gresford | Wrexham | 78694 | ||
| VALENTINE | Samuel (injured) | 1924 | 69 | Llysfaen & Pentreguyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Labourer | 78695 |
| VALENTINE | Stanley (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Timberman | 78696 |
| VALENTINE | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 47 | Hindley Field | Hindley | Collier | 78697 |
| VALENTINE | Thomas Owen | 1916 | 15 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Lasher On | 78698 |
| VALENTINE | Watken (injured) | 1951 | 37 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Spare Collier | 78699 |