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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON | Albert (injured) | 1919 | 14 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Haulage | 6047 |
| BOLTON | Arnold | 1936 | 20 | Oak | Hollinwood | Haulage Hand | 6048 |
| BOLTON | B. | 1913 | South Hetton | Haswell | 6049 | ||
| BOLTON | Christopher (injured) | 1924 | 15 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Dirt Picker | 6050 |
| BOLTON | Christopher Richard | 1927 | 44 | Eldon | Shildon | 6051 | |
| BOLTON | E. | 1937 | 46 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Filler | 6052 |
| BOLTON | Frederick | 1912 | 36 | Parkfield | Pucklechurch | Incline Runner | 6053 |
| BOLTON | Frederick (injured) | 1926 | 34 | Abram, No.4 | Bickershaw | Dataller | 6054 |
| BOLTON | George | 1905 | 60 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Collier | 6055 |
| BOLTON | George W. | 1934 | 58 | Hauxley | Amble | Shifter | 6056 |
| BOLTON | Harold | 1931 | 18 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Spare Pumpman | 6057 |
| BOLTON | J. | 1952 | 49 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | 6058 | |
| BOLTON | J. | 1953 | Parsonage | Leigh | 6059 | ||
| BOLTON | James (injured) | 1956 | 39 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Shotfirer | 6060 |
| BOLTON | James Hall | 1912 | 64 | Bedlington, A Pit | Bedlington | Shifter | 6061 |
| BOLTON | Jesse (injured) | 1928 | 46 | Edge Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Spare Fireman | 6062 |
| BOLTON | John | 1905 | 49 | Wyken | Walsgrave on Sowe | Stallman | 6063 |
| BOLTON | John (injured) | 1938 | 60 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Road Repairer | 6064 |
| BOLTON | John (injured) | 1941 | 40 | Gibfield | Atherton | Ripper | 6065 |
| BOLTON | John (injured) | 1955 | 37 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Electrician | 6066 |
| BOLTON | R. (Injured) | 1986 | 26 | Burlington Quarry | Kirkby-in-Furness | Electrician | 6067 |
| BOLTON | R.H. | 1922 | Preston | Chirton | Deputy Overman | 6068 | |
| BOLTON | Robert | 1904 | 23 | Earnock, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 6069 |
| BOLTON | Thomas | 1904 | 60 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Labourer | 6070 |
| BOLTON | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 20 | Golborne | Golborne | Drawer | 6071 |