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 | F. | 1957 | 68 | Penallta | Hengoed | Unit Electrician | 4318 |
| BELL | Francis | 1900 | 22 | Broughton Moor | Broughton Moor | Hewer | 4319 |
| BELL | Frank | 1905 | 31 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | Labourer | 4320 |
| BELL | Frank (injured) | 1930 | 28 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Coalcutter | 4321 |
| BELL | Frank (injured) | 1957 | 46 | Meadowbank Mine | Winsford | Machinery Attendant | 4322 |
| BELL | George | 1910 | 37 | Lambton Coke Works | Fence Houses | Fitter | 4323 |
| BELL | George | 1911 | 34 | Garesfield | High Spen | Hewer | 4324 |
| BELL | George | 1912 | 42 | Dinnington | Dinnington | Hewer | 4325 |
| BELL | George | 1912 | New Herrington | West Herrington | 4326 | ||
| BELL | George | 1915 | Dinnington | Dinnington | 4327 | ||
| BELL | George | 1915 | Throckley, Blucher Pit | Walbottle | 4328 | ||
| BELL | George | 1941 | Wallsend, Rising Sun Pit | Wallsend | 4329 | ||
| BELL | George Albert | 1915 | 37 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | 4330 | |
| BELL | George Anderson | 1912 | 42 | Derwenthaugh Staith Railway | Assistant Traffic Manager | 4331 | |
| BELL | George T. | 1902 | 32 | Great Fenton | Fenton | Loader | 4332 |
| BELL | Gordon Rowland | 1932 | 52 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 4333 |
| BELL | H. | 1929 | 15 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Datal | 4334 |
| BELL | Henry | 1911 | 57 | Brent Brickworks Quarry | Clay Getter | 4335 | |
| BELL | Henry | 1917 | Cramlington, Scott Pit | Cramlington | 4336 | ||
| BELL | Henry | 1940 | Wester Auchengeich | Bishopbriggs | 4337 | ||
| BELL | Horace Frank | 1909 | 21 | Redheugh | Gateshead | Onsetter | 4338 |
| BELL | Hugh Chalmers | 1915 | Bridgeness, No.2 Pit | Grangepans | Miner | 4339 | |
| BELL | J. | 1941 | 57 | Lambton, D Pit | Bourn Moor | Puller Up | 4340 |
| BELL | J. | 1945 | 64 | Medomsley | Medomsley | Horse Keeper | 4341 |
| BELL | J. (injured) | 1949 | 46 | Calder | Altham | Dataller | 4342 |