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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRKIN | Joseph | 1973 | 60 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Face Worker | 5503 |
| BIRKHEAD | Henry | 1936 | 29 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 5500 | |
| BIRKETT | Alexander (injured) | 1938 | 30 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 5483 |
| BIRKETT | Alfred (injured) | 1940 | 47 | Pemberton | Wigan | Filler | 5484 |
| BIRKETT | E. (injured) | 1952 | 31 | Clock Face | St Helens | Packer | 5485 |
| BIRKETT | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 5486 | ||
| BIRKETT | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 5487 | ||
| BIRKETT | Edward (injured) | 1928 | Sherdley | St Helens | 5488 | ||
| BIRKETT | George (injured) | 1917 | 42 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Dayageman | 5489 |
| BIRKETT | Isaac | 1913 | 43 | Mowbray | Frizington | Miner | 5490 |
| BIRKETT | James (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5491 | ||
| BIRKETT | John | 1912 | 46 | Little Langdale Slate | Tilberthwaite | Miner | 5492 |
| BIRKETT | John (injured) | 1916 | 39 | Park Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 5493 |
| BIRKETT | John (injured) | 1925 | 16 | Scot Lane | Blackrod | Drawer | 5494 |
| BIRKETT | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5495 | ||
| BIRKETT | Joseph John | 1912 | 30 | Mossrigg Quarry | Coniston | Miner | 5496 |
| BIRKETT | Stanley (injured) | 1952 | 51 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 5497 |
| BIRKETT | Stanley (injured) | 1958 | 40 | Landgate | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fan Attendant | 5498 |
| BIRKETT | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 32 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 5499 |
| BIRKBECK | Thompson | 1914 | 65 | Bowden Close | Helmington Row | Stoneman | 5482 |
| BIRES | William (injured) | 1932 | 38 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Assistant repairer | 5481 |
| BIRDS | John William | 1932 | 24 | Mawstone | Youlgreave | 5480 | |
| BIRDEN | Thomas | 1911 | 59 | Bowbridge Quarry | Balderton | Labourer | 5479 |
| BIRD | Arthur | 1936 | 36 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 5454 | |
| BIRD | Cecil | 1910 | 25 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Collier | 5455 |