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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHELL | John (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Ince Hall | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 5450 |
| BIRCHELL | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 57 | Cwmtillery, No.1 | Cwmtillery | Labourer | 5451 |
| BIRCHALL | A. | 1933 | 36 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 5386 | |
| BIRCHALL | Absolom | 1933 | 36 | Silverdale [Kents Lane], Nos 14, 15 & 17 | Silverdale | Packer | 5387 |
| BIRCHALL | Albert (injured) | 1920 | 39 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Collier | 5388 |
| BIRCHALL | Albert (injured) | 1926 | 17 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Haulage | 5389 |
| BIRCHALL | Alwyn (injured) | 1942 | 26 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 5390 |
| BIRCHALL | Arthur | 1938 | 51 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 5391 |
| BIRCHALL | D. (Injured) | 1985 | 41 | Bickershaw-Parsonage | Bickershaw | Onsetter | 5392 |
| BIRCHALL | David (injured) | 1940 | 36 | Leycett | Leycett | Packer | 5393 |
| BIRCHALL | E. | 1960 | 34 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 5394 | |
| BIRCHALL | Edward (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5395 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5396 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Edward (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5397 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Edward (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5398 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Edward (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5399 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Edward (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 5400 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Ellis (injured) | 1942 | 39 | Parsonage | Leigh | Fireman | 5401 |
| BIRCHALL | Ely (injured) | 1917 | 35 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 5402 |
| BIRCHALL | Ernest (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5403 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Frank | 1934 | 34 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Fitter | 5404 |
| BIRCHALL | George | 1938 | 40 | Mossfield | Longton | Collier | 5405 |
| BIRCHALL | George (injured) | 1916 | 65 | Bower | Hollinwood | Dayman | 5406 |
| BIRCHALL | George (injured) | 1940 | 42 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Coal Getter | 5407 |
| BIRCHALL | Harold | 1940 | 48 | Golborne | Golborne | Driller | 5408 |