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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK | Robert | 1908 | 51 | Portland, No.5 Pit or Nursery Pit | Kilmarnock | Miner | 5611 |
| BLACK | Robert | 1911 | 35 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Brusher | 5612 |
| BLACK | Robert | 1911 | 27 | Boldon | West Boldon | Hewer | 5613 |
| BLACK | Roger | 1932 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | 5614 | ||
| BLACK | Roger Pottie | 1932 | Kinglassie | Kinglassie | Fireman | 5615 | |
| BLACK | Walter | 1938 | Foulshiels | Stoneyburn | Miner | 5616 | |
| BLACK | William | 1908 | 17 | Portland, No.5 Pit or Nursery Pit | Kilmarnock | Drawer | 5617 |
| BLACK | William | 1911 | 25 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | Drawer | 5618 |
| BLACK | William | 1924 | Calderrigg | Airdrie | 5619 | ||
| BLACK | William | 1925 | 43 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 5620 |
| BLACK | William | 1931 | Ayr, No.1 Drumley Pit | Annbank | Miner | 5621 | |
| BLACK | William | 1950 | 38 | Douglas Castle | Douglas | Miner | 5622 |
| BLACK | William (injured) | 1916 | 33 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 5623 |
| BLACK | William (injured) | 1931 | 29 | Hooton Quarry | Assistant Breaker | 5624 | |
| BLACK | William Baxter | 1923 | 19 | Manor Powis | Causewayhead | Pithead Worker | 5625 |
| BLABEY | Arthur | 1910 | 15 | Kingsbury, Ryder | Tamworth | Driver | 5586 |
| BITTON | F. | 1929 | 28 | Sherburn House | Sherburn | Hewer | 5585 |
| BITHOLL or BITHELL | Jack (injured) | 1940 | 18 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Loader | 5584 |
| BITHELL | Alfred (injured) | 1946 | 56 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Manager | 5577 |
| BITHELL | Edward (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 5578 |
| BITHELL | John Jnr | 1907 | 27 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Drawer | 5579 |
| BITHELL | John Snr | 1907 | 58 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Collier | 5580 |
| BITHELL | Joseph Henry (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Pen-y-bont Quarry | Cefn-mawr | Labourer | 5581 |
| BITHELL | Percy (injured) | 1944 | 18 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Assistant Fireman | 5582 |
| BITHELL | Samuel (injured) | 1933 | 28 | Eatock | Hindley | Dataller | 5583 |