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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNWIN | George Priestly | 1910 | 30 | Tankersley | Thorncliffe | Dataller | 78623 |
| UNWIN | J.Y. | 1901 | 23 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 78624 | |
| UNWIN | J.Y. | 1901 | 23 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 78625 |
| UNWIN | Leonard | 1930 | 46 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | 78626 | |
| UNWIN | William | 1912 | 22 | Ouston, E Pit | Ouston | Electrician | 78627 |
| UNWIN | William | 1923 | 21 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Putter | 78628 |
| UNSWORTH | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78592 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78593 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Joseph (injured) | 1941 | 39 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Collier | 78594 |
| UNSWORTH | Lawrence (injured) | 1935 | 42 | Moss, No.3 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Undermanager | 78595 |
| UNSWORTH | O. | 1942 | 38 | Thornley | New Thornley | Ark Waller | 78596 |
| UNSWORTH | Peter | 1929 | 38 | Gauntley, No.1 | Orrell | Clay Getter | 78597 |
| UNSWORTH | Peter (injured) | 1919 | 17 | Pemberton | Wigan | Apprentice Fitter | 78598 |
| UNSWORTH | Peter (injured) | 1928 | 36 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Slack Emptier | 78599 |
| UNSWORTH | Richard (injured) | 1917 | 23 | Bispham Hall [Gauntly, No.1?] | Billinge | Haulage Hand | 78600 |
| UNSWORTH | Richard (injured) | 1933 | 37 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Drawer | 78601 |
| UNSWORTH | Robert | 1945 | 51 | Gauntley, No.1 | Orrell | Clay Getter | 78602 |
| UNSWORTH | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 78603 | ||
| UNSWORTH | S.J. (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 78604 | ||
| UNSWORTH | S.J. (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 78605 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Samuel J. (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 78606 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Samuel J. (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 78607 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Samuel J. (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 78608 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Shared (injured) | 1928 | 23 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 78609 |
| UNSWORTH | Stanley (injured) | 1944 | 31 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Onsetter | 78610 |