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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOP | James (inured) | 1943 | 44 | John & Taylor Pits | Standish | Filler | 5553 |
| BISHOP | James H. (injured) | 1933 | 31 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 5554 |
| BISHOP | John | 1900 | 18 | Foxes Bridge | Newnham | Assistant Runner On | 5555 |
| BISHOP | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 34 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 5556 |
| BISHOP | Leonard | 1918 | Lower Varteg | Talywain | Collier | 5557 | |
| BISHOP | Leonard | 1918 | Lower Varteg | Varteg | Collier | 5558 | |
| BISHOP | M.J. (Injured) | 1975 | 29 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | Chock fitter | 5559 |
| BISHOP | Reginald (injured) | 1948 | 35 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Assistant Collier | 5560 |
| BISHOP | Samuel (injured) | 1942 | 54 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Airwayman | 5561 |
| BISHOP | Samuel (injured) | 1948 | 63 | Markham. | Blackwood | Dumper | 5562 |
| BISHOP | W. (injured) | 1929 | 24 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Collier’s Helper | 5563 |
| BISHOP | W. (injured) | 1958 | 44 | Llay Main | Llay | Wasteman | 5564 |
| BISHOP | William | 1913 | 37 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 5565 | |
| BISHOP | William T. (injured) | 1933 | 23 | Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Collier | 5566 |
| BISH | T.J. (injured) | 1953 | 45 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Repairer | 5537 |
| BISGROVE | Ronald (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Sinker | 5536 |
| BISET | John | 1910 | 35 | Little Raith | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 5535 |
| BIRTWISTLE | Adam | 1912 | 55 | Wharton Hall, No.1 | Tyldesley | Dataller | 5532 |
| BIRTWISTLE | G. | 1937 | 52 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Day Man | 5533 |
| BIRTWISTLE | James | 1911 | 31 | Cwm Ciwc | Llanharan | Collier | 5534 |
| BIRTLES | John (injured) | 1947 | 50 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Journey Attendant | 5530 |
| BIRTLES | William (injured) | 1931 | 28 | Parsonage | Leigh | Drawer | 5531 |
| BIRTLE | George | 1926 | 49 | Lambton | Little Town | Filler | 5527 |
| BIRTLE | Robert W. | 1947 | 27 | Louisa Pit | Stanley | Stoneman | 5528 |
| BIRTLE | W. | 1943 | 24 | Wooley | Brancepeth | Hewer | 5529 |