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 | Wilfred (injured) | 1944 | 43 | Mosley Common, No.1 | Ellenbrook | Contractor | 4944 |
| BERRY | William | 1904 | 42 | Peel Hall | Little Hulton | Collier | 4945 |
| BERRY | William | 1921 | 21 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Coal Getter | 4946 |
| BERRY | William | 1924 | 19 | Horden | Horden | Endless Rope Lad | 4947 |
| BERRY | William | 1929 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 4948 | ||
| BERRY | William | 1929 | Glencraig, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | 4949 | ||
| BERRY | William (injured) | 1921 | 32 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 4950 |
| BERRY | William (injured) | 1935 | 60 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Master Haulier | 4951 |
| BERRY | William (injured) | 1938 | 50 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Collier | 4952 |
| BERRY | William (injured) | 1951 | 36 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 4953 |
| BERRY | Willie | 1912 | 47 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Deputy | 4954 |
| BERROW | Ivor (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Haulier | 4865 |
| BERRISFORD | W. | 1937 | 23 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | 4864 | |
| BERRISFORD | Isaac | 1937 | 59 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 4860 |
| BERRISFORD | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Sneyd | Burslem | Timberer | 4861 |
| BERRISFORD | Thomas | 1906 | 57 | Adderley Green, No.9 Pit | Longton | Collier | 4862 |
| BERRISFORD | Thomas William | 1915 | 15 | East Hetton | Kelloe | 4863 | |
| BERRINGTON | David | 1902 | 26 | Vauxhall | Ruabon | Rope follower | 4857 |
| BERRINGTON | James | 1903 | 30 | Bedford | Atherton | Dataller | 4858 |
| BERRINGTON | Matthew (injured) | 1934 | 21 | East Blaina | Blaina | Collier | 4859 |
| BERRIMAN | J. | 1937 | 22 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Putter | 4856 |
| BERRIDGE | George | 1901 | 52 | Slipton Quarry | Thrapston | Quarryman | 4854 |
| BERRIDGE | Herbert (injured) | 1937 | 29 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 4855 |
| BERRETT | Ernest (injured) | 1931 | 48 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 4852 |
| BERRETT | John R. (injured) | 1953 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Manager | 4853 |