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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENTLEY | David (injured) | 1939 | 43 | Glebe | Fenton | Collier | 4763 |
| BENTLEY | Ernest Edmund | 1956 | 23 | Roslin | Roslin | Colliery Electrician | 4764 |
| BENTLEY | G. | 1901 | 45 | Biddulph Valley | Biddulph | 4765 | |
| BENTLEY | George | 1901 | 45 | Brown Lees | Biddulph | Roadsman | 4766 |
| BENTLEY | George Robert | 1931 | 48 | Bentley | Bentley | 4767 | |
| BENTLEY | H. (injured) | 1926 | 52 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Contractor | 4768 |
| BENTLEY | Harry (injured) | 1937 | 47 | Holditch | Chesterton | Fireman | 4769 |
| BENTLEY | Henry (injured) | 1947 | 24 | Moston | Newton Heath | Haulage Hand | 4770 |
| BENTLEY | J.H. | 1964 | 58 | New Haden | Cheadle | 4771 | |
| BENTLEY | J.T. (injured) | 1917 | 49 | New Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 4772 |
| BENTLEY | James | 1910 | 39 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Miner | 4773 |
| BENTLEY | James (injured) | 1931 | 29 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Haulier | 4774 |
| BENTLEY | James Henry (injured) | 1939 | 34 | New Haden | Cheadle | Belter | 4775 |
| BENTLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 60 | Height End Quarry | Whitworth | Rock Getter | 4776 |
| BENTLEY | Lord | 1906 | 66 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Shifter | 4777 |
| BENTLEY | Moses | 1933 | 50 | Habergham | Habergham | Collier | 4778 |
| BENTLEY | R. (Injured) | 1985 | 27 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Crutter | 4779 |
| BENTLEY | Richard | 1909 | 39 | East Holywell | Earsdon | Hewer | 4780 |
| BENTLEY | William | 1920 | 45 | Ousel Nest Quarry | Bolton | Labourer | 4781 |
| BENTHAN | Arthur (injured) | 1938 | 34 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 4755 |
| BENTHAN | John (injured) | 1921 | 32 | Holland | Upholland | Collier | 4756 |
| BENTHAN | John (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Collier | 4757 |
| BENTHAM | Ellis (injured) | 1931 | 55 | Giants Hall | Standish | Collier | 4741 |
| BENTHAM | James | 1933 | 51 | Brackley | Walkden | Contractor | 4742 |
| BENTHAM | James (injured) | 1935 | 16 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 4743 |