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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTIS | John R. (injured) | 1920 | 50 | Elm, No.1 | Buckley | Fireman | 5026 |
| BETTINSON | H. | 1925 | 22 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Landing Lad | 5025 |
| BETTERSON | Charles | 1902 | 48 | Onllwyn | Onllwyn | Collier | 5024 |
| BETTERIDGE | Alfred E. | 1911 | 35 | Reservoir Pit | Overseal | Loader | 5022 |
| BETTERIDGE | James | 1936 | 30 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Filler | 5023 |
| BETTANY | Arthur (injured) | 1936 | 41 | Florence | Longton | Fireman | 5020 |
| BETTANY | Thomas | 1913 | 63 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | Fireman | 5021 |
| BETT | James | 1924 | Motherwell | Motherwell | 5018 | ||
| BETT | Robert Rushford | 1957 | Benarty Mine | Kelty | Miner | 5019 | |
| BETNEY | James | 1906 | 27 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | Trammer | 5017 |
| BETLEY | Cyril | 1939 | 23 | Britannia Quarry | Wagon Lowerer | 5015 | |
| BETLEY | E. | 1903 | 42 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 5016 |
| BETHELL or BITHEL | Harry (injured) | 1954 | 41 | Ballswood Quarry | Llay | Point Attendant | 5014 |
| BETHEL | Alfred (injured) | 1930 | 47 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Collier | 5011 |
| BETHEL | George (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Haulier | 5012 |
| BETHEL | Josiah (injured) | 1938 | 36 | Penmaenmawr Quarry | Penmaenmawr | Hand Driller | 5013 |
| BETHANY | George | 1940 | 68 | North Road Quarry | Clay Getter | 5010 | |
| BETHALL | Albert (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Breidden Hill Quarry | Crewgreen | Labourer | 5009 |
| BETELY | Isaac (injured) | 1953 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Haulage Hand | 5008 | |
| BESWICKE | Albert (injured) | 1918 | 34 | Linnyshaw | Worsley | Miner | 5007 |
| BESWICK | Albert | 1931 | 17 | Newtown | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 4998 |
| BESWICK | Albert (injured) | 1924 | 19 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 4999 |
| BESWICK | E.G.H. | 1924 | 20 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | 5000 | |
| BESWICK | James | 1912 | 23 | Top o'th' Meadow | Hoddlesden | Engineman | 5001 |
| BESWICK | James | 1917 | 33 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 5002 |