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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERRESFORD | George Henry | 1909 | 35 | Clay Cross, No.9 | Wingerworth | Stallman | 4847 |
| BERRESFORD | John Samuel | 1902 | 18 | Victory Quarry | Dove Holes | Horse driver | 4848 |
| BERRESFORD | Thomas | 1911 | 16 | Blackrigg, No.3 Pit | Westrigg | Miner’s Drawer | 4849 |
| BERRESFORD | W. | 1911 | 18 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 4850 | |
| BERRESFORD | William | 1911 | 18 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Loader | 4851 |
| BERNIE | J.P. | 1910 | 24 | Water Haigh Sinking | Oulton | Sinker | 4846 |
| BERNARD | Hugh | 1910 | 15 | Kinneil | Bo’ness | Screen Attendant | 4844 |
| BERNARD | Thomas | 1907 | 48 | Denbeath | Methil | Fireman | 4845 |
| BERMUDEZ | Thomas | 1936 | Tannochside | Uddingston | 4843 | ||
| BERKS | Charles Henry (injured) | 1935 | 26 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 4835 |
| BERKS | W. (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4836 | ||
| BERKS | William Henry (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4837 | ||
| BERKS | William Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4838 | ||
| BERKS | William Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4839 | ||
| BERKS | William Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4840 | ||
| BERKS | William Henry (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4841 | ||
| BERKS | William R. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4842 | ||
| BERKLEY | Charles | 1944 | 45 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Electrician | 4834 |
| BERKETT | Stanley | 1928 | 21 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Assistant Coalcutter | 4833 |
| BERKE | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4832 | ||
| BERINE | Patrick J. | 1910 | 24 | Water Haigh | Oulton | 4831 | |
| BERIGAN | Andrew (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Coegnant, North | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Repairer | 4830 |
| BERICK | M. (injured) | 1958 | 69 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Roadman | 4829 |
| BERGIN | Martin (injured) | 1915 | 40 | Lisduff Quarry | Errill | Carpenter | 4828 |
| BERGER | Rauten ? (injured) | 1955 | 29 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Coal Driller | 4827 |