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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR | David Murdoch | 1963 | 60 | Usual residence Cowdenbeath | Miner | 5715 | |
| BLAIR | Frank | 1919 | North Elswick Pit | Elswick | Miner | 5716 | |
| BLAIR | George | 1916 | 41 | Woodhorn | Ashington | Stoneman | 5717 |
| BLAIR | James | 1923 | Wilsontown | Forth | 5718 | ||
| BLAIR | James | 1929 | Bothwell Castle | Blantyre | 5719 | ||
| BLAIR | John | 1913 | 16 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | Pony Driver | 5720 |
| BLAIR | John | 1924 | East Plean | Bannockburn | 5721 | ||
| BLAIR | John | 1925 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | 5722 | ||
| BLAIR | John | 1933 | Tannochside, No.3 Pit | Uddingston | 5723 | ||
| BLAIR | John | 1937 | 24 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Miner | 5724 |
| BLAIR | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 24 | Nantyffrith Quarry | Bwlchgwyn | Haulage Hand | 5725 |
| BLAIR | Joseph (injured) | 1948 | Walkmill | Moresby | 5726 | ||
| BLAIR | Thomas | 1952 | Aitken | Kelty | Colliery Surface Worker | 5727 | |
| BLAIR | Thomas Hynd | 1929 | Ferniegair, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | 5728 | ||
| BLAIR | William Campbell | 1915 | 24 | Fauldhead, No.3 Pit | Kirkconnel | Miner | 5729 |
| BLADON | Roger (Injured) | 1982 | 36 | Littleton | Huntington | Electrician | 5711 |
| BLADES | F.W. (injured) | 1920 | 45 | Stacksteads | Stacksteads | Collier | 5709 |
| BLADES | Stephen | 1927 | 65 | Catlow Quarry | Nelson | Labourer | 5710 |
| BLACKWOOD | Hugh | 1911 | 52 | Gateside | Cambuslang | Fireman | 5708 |
| BLACKWELL | A. (Injured) | 1986 | 46 | Golborne | Golborne | Chock fitter | 5690 |
| BLACKWELL | George | 1920 | 30 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Collier | 5691 |
| BLACKWELL | Joseph֍ | 1931 | Newdigate | Nuneaton | 5692 | ||
| BLACKWELL | Joseph William | 1919 | 16 | Thrislington | West Cornforth | 5693 | |
| BLACKWELL | Peter (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5694 | ||
| BLACKWELL | Peter (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5695 |