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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERRY | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 47 | Risca | Risca | Timberer’s Assistant | 4919 |
| BERRY | Ludovic | 1945 | 67 | Low Hall Sidings | Platt Bridge | Loco Driver | 4920 |
| BERRY | Patrick (injured) | 1934 | 58 | Westhoughton | Westhoughton | Screenhand | 4921 |
| BERRY | Richard | 1914 | 56 | Denton | Denton | Collier | 4922 |
| BERRY | Richard | 1919 | 38 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 4923 |
| BERRY | Robert (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4924 | ||
| BERRY | Robert (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4925 | ||
| BERRY | Robert (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4926 | ||
| BERRY | Samuel | 1907 | 24 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Miner | 4927 |
| BERRY | Thomas | 1900 | 72 | Lawns Delph | Upholland | Miner | 4928 |
| BERRY | Thomas | 1902 | 39 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 4929 |
| BERRY | Thomas | 1905 | 54 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Labourer | 4930 |
| BERRY | Thomas | 1909 | 42 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Dataller | 4931 |
| BERRY | Thomas | 1915 | 20 | Linnyshaw | Worsley | Drawer | 4932 |
| BERRY | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Moss, No.1 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Assistant Shotfirer | 4933 |
| BERRY | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 53 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Collier | 4934 |
| BERRY | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4935 | ||
| BERRY | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 38 | Parr, No.5 | St Helens | Collier | 4936 |
| BERRY | Thomas (injured) | 1953 | 41 | Lyme | Haydock | Timberman | 4937 |
| BERRY | Thomas (injured) | 1954 | Reedley Range Quarry | Fireman-Shofirer | 4938 | ||
| BERRY | Thomas (Injured) | 1979 | 43 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Driller | 4939 |
| BERRY | Vivian (injured) | 1924 | 15 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Waggoner | 4940 |
| BERRY | W.E. (injured) | 1917 | 40 | Chanters, No.1 | Atherton | Collier | 4941 |
| BERRY | Walter | 1907 | 30 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Deputy | 4942 |
| BERRY | Walter | 1913 | 27 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 4943 |