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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOTH | Charles (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Labourer | 6214 |
| BOOTH | Dennis (injured) | 1954 | 16 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 6215 |
| BOOTH | Douglas (Injured) | 1980 | 47 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Lorry driver | 6216 |
| BOOTH | E. | 1921 | 45 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 6217 | |
| BOOTH | E.G. (injured) | 1959 | 46 | Tower | Hirwaun | Overman | 6218 |
| BOOTH | Edward (injured) | 1918 | 62 | Moston | Newton Heath | Daywageman | 6219 |
| BOOTH | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 44 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Collier | 6220 |
| BOOTH | Elijah | 1925 | 55 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 6221 |
| BOOTH | Frederick (injured) | 1939 | 37 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 6222 |
| BOOTH | Geoffrey (injured) | 1938 | 26 | New Haden | Cheadle | Haulage Hand | 6223 |
| BOOTH | George (injured) | 1939 | 15 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Assistant Banksman | 6224 |
| BOOTH | George (injured) | 1940 | 52 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 6225 |
| BOOTH | George Jnr | 1909 | 20 | West Stanley | Stanley | 6226 | |
| BOOTH | Graham (injured) | 1941 | 26 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 6227 |
| BOOTH | Harry | 1910 | 16 | Wingfield Manor | Oakerthorpe | Pony Driver | 6228 |
| BOOTH | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 32 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Helper | 6229 |
| BOOTH | Henry (injured) | 1916 | 16 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Haulage | 6230 |
| BOOTH | Isaac | 1925 | Montagu Main, View Pit | Scotswood | 6231 | ||
| BOOTH | Isaac (injured) | 1930 | 62 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 6232 |
| BOOTH | J. | 1930 | 44 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Stoneman | 6233 |
| BOOTH | James | 1902 | 27 | Pye Hill | Jacksdale | Loco. Driver | 6234 |
| BOOTH | James | 1909 | 53 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 6235 |
| BOOTH | James (injured) | 1926 | 43 | Lingard Lane | Bredbury | Deputy | 6236 |
| BOOTH | John | 1935 | 49 | Poynton [Lawrence] | Poynton | Collier | 6237 |
| BOOTH | John (injured) | 1924 | 51 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 6238 |