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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWDEN | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 6415 |
| BOWDEN | Eric (injured) | 1936 | 14 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Haulage Hand | 6416 |
| BOWDEN | George (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Repairer | 6417 |
| BOWDEN | J. (injured) | 1952 | 66 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Labourer | 6418 |
| BOWDEN | J. (injured) | 1957 | 54 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 6419 |
| BOWDEN | Jesse (injured) | 1938 | 29 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Belt Turner | 6420 |
| BOWDEN | John | 1916 | 48 | Victoria (b) | Standish | 6421 | |
| BOWDEN | John | 1916 | 48 | Victoria (Dene) | Standish | Collier | 6422 |
| BOWDEN | John Henry | 1950 | 29 | Creswell | Creswell | Meco Moore Operator | 6423 |
| BOWDEN | John William (injured) | 1931 | 30 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Fireman | 6424 |
| BOWDEN | K.B. (injured) | 1959 | 23 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Surface labourer | 6425 |
| BOWDEN | Matthew (injured) | 1957 | Salterford, No.2 | Cliviger | Ripper | 6426 | |
| BOWDEN | R. | 1950 | 29 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Tunneller | 6427 |
| BOWDEN | Richard (injured) | 1919 | 25 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 6428 |
| BOWDEN | Thomas (injured) | 1956 | 23 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 6429 |
| BOWDEN | William | 1904 | 34 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Drawer | 6430 |
| BOWDEN | William (injured) | 1927 | 58 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Haulier | 6431 |
| BOWDEN | William A. | 1917 | 46 | Philadelphia | West Herrington | Rolleyway Man | 6432 |
| BOWDEN | William A. | 1921 | 46 | Herrington | West Herrington | Rolleyway Man | 6433 |
| BOWBETT | Reginald (injured) | 1948 | 53 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 6407 |
| BOWATER | Benjamin | 1907 | 37 | Lumley, 6th Pit | Great Lumley | Machineman | 6404 |
| BOWATER | Cornelius | 1905 | 21 | Brandon, No.3 | Oldbury | Loader | 6405 |
| BOWATER | David | 1914 | 37 | West Cannock, No.4 Pit | Hednesford | Banksman | 6406 |
| BOWALL | H. (injured) | 1912 | 58 | Rhiwbach Quarry | Glab-aber | Platelayer | 6403 |
| BOWALER | Harold (injured) | 1941 | 37 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 6402 |