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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRT | Ernest (injured) | 1911 | 14 | Celynen | Abercarn | Winding Engine Cleaner | 5525 |
| BIRT | William | 1903 | 32 | Orgreave | Handsworth | 5526 | |
| BIRSTON? | Frederick (injured) | 1940 | 39 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | Collier | 5524 |
| BIRRELL | John | 1932 | Bowhill, No.2 Shaft | Auchterderran | Colliery Overman | 5519 | |
| BIRRELL | John | 1952 | 59 | Rosie | Buckhaven | Miner | 5520 |
| BIRRELL | Robert | 1901 | 33 | Hill of Beath | Cowdenbeath | Oversman | 5521 |
| BIRRELL | Robert | 1915 | 35 | Wellesley | Methil | Miner | 5522 |
| BIRRELL | William Duncan | 1959 | Blairhall | East Grange | Miner | 5523 | |
| BIRNIE | Robert | 1941 | West Sleekburn | West Sleekburn | 5518 | ||
| BIRMINGHAM | J. (injured) | 1958 | 38 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Deputy | 5516 |
| BIRMINGHAM | John (injured) | 1948 | 33 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Packer | 5517 |
| BIRLISON | T. | 1944 | 38 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Stoneman | 5515 |
| BIRLEY | Albert (injured) | 1928 | 54 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 5513 |
| BIRLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 55 | Rose Hill | Burnden | Collier | 5514 |
| BIRKS | Benjamin | 1938 | 35 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Collier | 5506 |
| BIRKS | E. | 1901 | 35 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | 5507 | |
| BIRKS | J.T. | 1948 | 39 | Park Hall | Longton | 5508 | |
| BIRKS | James (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 5509 |
| BIRKS | John William (injured) | 1941 | 54 | Mossfield | Longton | Overman | 5510 |
| BIRKS | Samuel (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Elm, No.3 | Buckley | Collier | 5511 |
| BIRKS | W. | 1939 | 28 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | 5512 | |
| BIRKINSHAW | John T. | 1910 | 19 | Grimethorpe | Grimethorpe | Rope Runner | 5504 |
| BIRKINSHAW | Samuel | 1911 | 23 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | 5505 | |
| BIRKIN | Arthur | 1918 | 14 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 5501 |
| BIRKIN | J. | 1907 | 37 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | 5502 |