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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWEN | William Henry (injured) | 1952 | 60 | Tylorstown | Tylorstown | Rider | 6551 |
| BOWEN | William T. | 1909 | 39 | Darran (a) | Deri | Manager | 6552 |
| BOWEN | William Thomas | 1914 | 39 | Woodside (d) | Shipley | Stallman | 6553 |
| BOWELL | Luke | 1907 | 61 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 6448 |
| BOWE | George | 1907 | 44 | Neilston, No.3 | Kilsyth | Night Fireman | 6446 |
| BOWE | William (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Labourer | 6447 |
| BOWDON | Allan (injured) | 1941 | 63 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Dataller | 6445 |
| BOWDLER | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 55 | Lindsay Pit | Whelley | Collier | 6442 |
| BOWDLER | T. (injured) | 1957 | 41 | Chanters | Atherton | Packer | 6443 |
| BOWDLER | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Cutter Timberman | 6444 |
| BOWDITCH | A. (injured) | 1913 | 24 | Garngoch, No.2 | Gorseinon | Clipper | 6436 |
| BOWDITCH | Arthur | 1935 | 45 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Collier | 6437 |
| BOWDITCH | Sydney | 1936 | 36 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Haulier | 6438 |
| BOWDITCH | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 14 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Collier | 6439 |
| BOWDITCH | WG (injured) | 1957 | 54 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 6440 |
| BOWDITCH | William Thomas (injured) | 1941 | 27 | Unknown | Haulier | 6441 | |
| BOWDER | W.H. | 1959 | 34 | Oakdale, Waterloo | Oakdale | Collier | 6435 |
| BOWDENHAM | Charles E (injured) | 1933 | 59 | Brinscall Sett Rock Quarry | Brinscall | Quarryman | 6434 |
| BOWDEN | A. (Injured) | 1976 | 27 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Ripper | 6408 |
| BOWDEN | Charles | 1923 | 62 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Collier | 6409 |
| BOWDEN | Charles (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 6410 | ||
| BOWDEN | D.A. (Injured) | 1976 | 28 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Face fitter | 6411 |
| BOWDEN | Daniel | 1977 | 41 | Mount Wellington | Bissoe | Mine Surveyor | 6412 |
| BOWDEN | Daniel (injured) | 1917 | 19 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Engine Tenter | 6413 |
| BOWDEN | E. (injured) | 1953 | 39 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 6414 |