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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESWICK | James (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 5003 |
| BESWICK | John | 1903 | 52 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 5004 |
| BESWICK | William (injured) | 1915 | 34 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Collier | 5005 |
| BESWICK | William (injured) | 1928 | 38 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Haulage Hand | 5006 |
| BESTWICK | Archibald | 1943 | 52 | Coppice (c) | Heanor | 4996 | |
| BESTWICK | Joseph | 1902 | 55 | Wollaton | Wollaton | Dataller | 4997 |
| BESTWEATHERICK | B. (injured) | 1930 | 24 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Collier | 4995 |
| BESTFORD | Adam Lee | 1938 | 65 | Bedlington, A Pit | Bedlington | Shotfirer | 4992 |
| BESTFORD | Thomas | 1927 | 14 | Lambton | Little Town | Driver | 4993 |
| BESTFORD | William | 1924 | 44 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Hewer | 4994 |
| BESTALL | Arthur | 1910 | 17 | Darfield Main | Darfield | Pony Driver | 4991 |
| BEST | David (Injured) | 1981 | 31 | Cronton | Whiston | Faceworker | 4982 |
| BEST | George (injured) | 1911 | 49 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Ripper | 4983 |
| BEST | J.B. | 1935 | 36 | Lambton [Bournmoor] | Little Town | Cutter | 4984 |
| BEST | James | 1908 | 14 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Driver | 4985 |
| BEST | Joseph | 1923 | 19 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Filler | 4986 |
| BEST | Matthew | 1906 | 28 | West Pelton | Pelton | Stoneman | 4987 |
| BEST | R. | 1936 | 27 | Kimblesworth | Framwellgate Moor | Hewer | 4988 |
| BEST | Samuel | 1909 | 51 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 4989 |
| BEST | Walter H. | 1900 | 14 | Northfields Quarry | Waggon Attendant | 4990 | |
| BESSEY | William (injured) | 1918 | 54 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 4981 |
| BESSELL | Cyril | 1927 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 4979 | ||
| BESSELL | Frederick John | 1977 | 34 | South Crofty | Camborne | Pumpman | 4980 |
| BESSANT | William Henry | 1929 | 42 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Collier | 4978 |
| BESSANK | E.C. | 1955 | 38 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Steel Supply Man | 4977 |