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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELL | John W. (injured) | 1921 | 47 | Bower | Hollinwood | Manager | 4377 |
| BELL | John William | 1910 | 19 | Brancepeth, B Pit | Willington | Hand Putter | 4378 |
| BELL | John William | 1933 | 16 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Landing Lad | 4379 |
| BELL | Joseph | 1902 | 31 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Dayman | 4380 |
| BELL | Joseph | 1905 | 21 | Eldon | Shildon | Putter | 4381 |
| BELL | Joseph | 1907 | 33 | Watergate | Flimby | Hewer | 4382 |
| BELL | Joseph | 1931 | 38 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | 4383 | |
| BELL | Joseph | 1952 | 47 | Eppleton | Hetton | Stoneman | 4384 |
| BELL | Joseph (injured) | 1949 | 50 | Bradford | Bradford | Labourer | 4385 |
| BELL | Joseph Buglass | 1925 | 20 | Cowpen | Blyth | Putter | 4386 |
| BELL | Joseph Edward (injured) | 1933 | 25 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Collier | 4387 |
| BELL | Kenneth (injured) | 1948 | 23 | Moston | Newton Heath | Fitter | 4388 |
| BELL | Lancelot | 1925 | Earnock | Hamilton | 4389 | ||
| BELL | Levi | 1903 | 42 | South Moor, Hedley Pit | South Moor | Fireman | 4390 |
| BELL | Matthew | 1921 | 25 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Putter | 4391 |
| BELL | Michael | 1905 | 17 | South Moor, Morrison Pit | South Moor | Pony putter | 4392 |
| BELL | Morgan | 1912 | 34 | Crown | Lower Pwll | Sinker | 4393 |
| BELL | P. | 1930 | 42 | Urpeth | Urpeth | Cutter | 4394 |
| BELL | P. (injured) | 1954 | 33 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Electrician | 4395 |
| BELL | Peter (injured) | 1957 | 58 | Bedford | Atherton | Packer | 4396 |
| BELL | R. | 1925 | 42 | Marsden | Whitburn | Hewer | 4397 |
| BELL | R.B. (injured) | 1958 | Solway | Mossbay | Crane driver | 4398 | |
| BELL | Reginald (injured) | 1949 | 42 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Timberman | 4399 |
| BELL | Richard | 1900 | 75 | West Sleekburn | West Sleekburn | Shifter | 4400 |
| BELL | Richard | 1910 | 28 | Allhallows | Mealsgate | Hewer | 4401 |