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 | Richard | 1927 | 39 | Carriden | Bo’ness | Nightshift Foreman | 4402 |
| BELL | Robert | 1903 | 55 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Hewer | 4403 |
| BELL | Robert | 1903 | 45 | Rosehall, No.5 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 4404 |
| BELL | Robert | 1906 | 37 | Tillery | Abertillery | Collier | 4405 |
| BELL | Robert | 1911 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | 4406 | ||
| BELL | Robert | 1913 | 25 | Rosehall, No.14 Pit | Coatbridge | Chainer | 4407 |
| BELL | Robert | 1918 | 57 | South Garesfield | Burnopfield | Shifter | 4408 |
| BELL | Robert | 1944 | Bedlington, E Pit | Bedlington | 4409 | ||
| BELL | Roger | 1908 | 47 | Walker | Newcastle upon Tyne | Hewer | 4410 |
| BELL | Roland | 1932 | 52 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | 4411 | |
| BELL | Samuel | 1928 | 52 | Backworth | Backworth | Deputy | 4412 |
| BELL | T. | 1946 | 65 | Horden | Horden | Shifter | 4413 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1900 | 14 | Choppington, A Pit | Choppington | Driver | 4414 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1900 | 44 | White Lea | Crook | Hewer | 4415 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1901 | 26 | Gibfield | Atherton | Dataller | 4416 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1901 | 32 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | Stoneman | 4417 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1902 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | 4418 | ||
| BELL | Thomas | 1905 | 51 | Murton | Murton | Deputy | 4419 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1907 | 54 | Gillfoot Park | Egremont | Shiftman | 4420 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1910 | 58 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Bottomer | 4421 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1911 | 43 | Roachburn | Midgeholme | Loco. Fireman | 4422 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1913 | Blackett | Haltwhistle | 4423 | ||
| BELL | Thomas | 1913 | 19 | Denaby Main | Denaby | Haulage Hand | 4424 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1913 | 21 | Stargate | Ryton | Pony Putter | 4425 |
| BELL | Thomas | 1914 | 39 | Craig, No.2 Pit | Dreghorn | Engineman | 4426 |