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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITES | William (injured) | 1937 | 24 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | Loader | 5576 |
| BISSET | John | 1912 | 42 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 5572 |
| BISSET | John | 1948 | Minto | Lochgelly | Miner | 5573 | |
| BISSET | John | 1957 | 33 | Wellesley | Methil | Pan Shifter | 5574 |
| BISSET | John Foster | 1954 | 41 | Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | Miner | 5575 |
| BISSELL | John | 1943 | 34 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Conveyor Mover | 5570 |
| BISSELL | Kenneth (injured) | 1952 | 21 | Giants Hall | Standish | Filler | 5571 |
| BISPHAM | J. (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Ely | Penygraig | Assistant Repairer | 5568 |
| BISPHAM | Kenneth (Injured) | 1982 | 43 | Littleton | Huntington | Collier | 5569 |
| BISKS | A. (injured) | 1956 | 53 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Repairer | 5567 |
| BISHOP | A. (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 5538 |
| BISHOP | Alfred | 1931 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | 5539 | ||
| BISHOP | Arthur (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Trafficman | 5540 |
| BISHOP | B.G. | 1933 | 21 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier’s Helper | 5541 |
| BISHOP | Brinley (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Abernant | Argoed | Collier’s Assistant | 5542 |
| BISHOP | Cyril (injured) | 1947 | 33 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 5543 |
| BISHOP | David (Injured) | 1935 | Woodend, No.5 Pit | Armadale | Miner | 5544 | |
| BISHOP | David C. (injured) | 1949 | 38 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Rope Hitcher | 5545 |
| BISHOP | Edgar Thomas (injured) | 1919 | 31 | Taylor's Green | Blacksnape | Fireman | 5546 |
| BISHOP | Edwin | 1924 | 27 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Belt Chargeman | 5547 |
| BISHOP | G. (injured) | 1952 | 58 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 5548 |
| BISHOP | George (injured) | 1913 | 60 | Great Western, No.2 Pit | Gyfeillon | Fireman | 5549 |
| BISHOP | Harry | 1938 | 44 | Old Boston | Haydock | Collier | 5550 |
| BISHOP | Henry (injured) | 1950 | 60 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 5551 |
| BISHOP | James (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Langtree | Standish | Blacksmith's Striker | 5552 |