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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHALL | Harry (injured) | 1937 | 34 | Holditch | Chesterton | Collier | 5409 |
| BIRCHALL | Isaac (injured) | 1918 | 37 | Sherdley | St Helens | Contractor | 5410 |
| BIRCHALL | Isaac (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5411 | ||
| BIRCHALL | J. (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Kurtz Quarry | St Helens | Oiler | 5412 |
| BIRCHALL | J. (injured) | 1928 | Sherdley | St Helens | 5413 | ||
| BIRCHALL | James | 1945 | 63 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 5414 |
| BIRCHALL | James (injured) | 1916 | 48 | Golborne, No.2 | Golborne | Fireman | 5415 |
| BIRCHALL | James (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5416 | ||
| BIRCHALL | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5417 | ||
| BIRCHALL | John | 1912 | 44 | Primrose, No.30 | Cradley | Loader | 5418 |
| BIRCHALL | John | 1913 | 26 | Moor Pit, No.5 | Hindley | Collier | 5419 |
| BIRCHALL | John | 1936 | 26 | Horrbin Quarry | Turton | Quarryman | 5420 |
| BIRCHALL | John (injured) | 1914 | 60 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Engineman | 5421 |
| BIRCHALL | John (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5422 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 5423 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Joseph (injured) | 1940 | 48 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 5424 |
| BIRCHALL | Richard W. | 1941 | 55 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 5425 |
| BIRCHALL | Robert | 1934 | 20 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 5426 |
| BIRCHALL | Robert (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5427 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Robert (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5428 | ||
| BIRCHALL | Samuel | 1936 | 54 | Horrbin Quarry | Turton | Quarryman | 5429 |
| BIRCHALL | Samuel H. | 1955 | 51 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Development Worker | 5430 |
| BIRCHALL | Thomas | 1913 | 58 | Gauntley | Orrell | Pit Carpenter | 5431 |
| BIRCHALL | Thomas | 1916 | 59 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 5432 |
| BIRCHALL | Thomas | 1916 | 45 | Pemberton | Wigan | Filler | 5433 |