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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESNETT | John | 1921 | 43 | Parkhead, No.3 Pit | Dudley | 4976 | |
| BESFORD | Thomas Robson | 1941 | 37 | Crofton, Mill Pit | Blyth | Railer | 4975 |
| BESANT | George (injured) | 1952 | 58 | Waun Lwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Shotfirer | 4974 |
| BERWICK | A. (injured) | 1953 | Walkmill | Moresby | Coal Hewer | 4971 | |
| BERWICK | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | Risehow | Flimby | Miner | 4972 | |
| BERWICK | William | 1950 | 57 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Repairer | 4973 |
| BERTRAM | A. | 1939 | 30 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Onsetter | 4965 |
| BERTRAM | Matthew | 1900 | 16 | Wearmouth, A Pit | Sunderland | Incline Boy | 4966 |
| BERTRAM | Robert | 1911 | 28 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 4967 |
| BERTRAM | Robert | 1938 | 55 | Backworth | Backworth | Blacksmith | 4968 |
| BERTRAM | Thomas H. (injured) | 1951 | Ghyll Scar Quarry | Crusher Attendant | 4969 | ||
| BERTRAM | William (injured) | 1945 | 43 | Ferndale, No.9 | Tylorstown | Packer | 4970 |
| BERTHS | W. (injured) | 1915 | 44 | Adelaide Mine | Marston | Miner | 4964 |
| BERTENSHAW | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | 44 | Bradford | Bradford | Bricklayer | 4962 |
| BERTENSHAW | Oliver (injured) | 1948 | 61 | Bradford | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 4963 |
| BERT | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 4957 |
| BERT | Edward (injured) | 1949 | 29 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Chargeman | 4958 |
| BERT | Frank | 1934 | 22 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Haulage Attendant | 4959 |
| BERT | Herbert (injured) | 1946 | 60 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Gilfach Goch | Haulage | 4960 |
| BERT | James | 1912 | 19 | Eppleton | Hetton | Putter | 4961 |
| BERRYMAN | Garfield | 1912 | 15 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Stoper | 4955 |
| BERRYMAN | George Clifford (injured) | 1945 | 29 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Assistant Repairer | 4956 |
| BERRY | Albert (injured) | 1917 | 32 | Ince Hall | Ince-in-Makerfield | Hooker On | 4866 |
| BERRY | Alex (injured) | 1950 | 22 | Golborne | Golborne | Bricklayer | 4867 |
| BERRY | Austin | 1918 | 21 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractors Man | 4868 |