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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRD | Charles (injured) | 1949 | 56 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Collier | 5456 |
| BIRD | David (injured) | 1945 | 59 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 5457 |
| BIRD | E.O. (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 5458 |
| BIRD | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 5459 |
| BIRD | Ellis | 1911 | 50 | Holbrook | Killamarsh | Stallman | 5460 |
| BIRD | Henry | 1910 | 41 | Lodge Holes | Wednesbury | Pony Driver | 5461 |
| BIRD | John Wright | 1946 | 46 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Timber Drawer | 5462 |
| BIRD | Joseph | 1934 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Drawer | 5463 | |
| BIRD | K. (injured) | 1956 | 27 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Electrician | 5464 |
| BIRD | Leslie (injured) | 1925 | 14 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier’s Boy | 5465 |
| BIRD | Nicholas (Injured) | 1989 | 21 | Bowers Quarry | Quarryman | 5466 | |
| BIRD | Richard (injured) | 1928 | 40 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 5467 |
| BIRD | Robert Watson Frame | 1921 | West Calder area | West Calder | 5468 | ||
| BIRD | Rowland (injured) | 1924 | 22 | Hall Cowm Quarry | Whitworth | Quarryman | 5469 |
| BIRD | Samuel | 1913 | 49 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 5470 | |
| BIRD | Samuel Langman | 1903 | - | Carlton Main | Carlton | 5471 | |
| BIRD | Stanley (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier’s Assistant | 5472 |
| BIRD | Thomas | 1924 | 22 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Putter | 5473 |
| BIRD | Thomas | 1946 | 31 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Timber Drawer | 5474 |
| BIRD | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier's Helper | 5475 |
| BIRD | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Norchard | New Mills | Trammer | 5476 |
| BIRD | William | 1941 | 40 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Shaftsman | 5477 |
| BIRD | William Henry | 1950 | 39 | Creswell | Creswell | Ripper | 5478 |
| BIRCUMSHAW | William | 1913 | 69 | Bailey Brook | Langley Mill | Woodcutter | 5453 |
| BIRCHNALL | George S. | 1921 | 21 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Putter | 5452 |