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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDDIS | Sydney | 1907 | 39 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Stoker | 4177 |
| BEDDINGTON | Isaac James | 1933 | 43 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | 4175 | |
| BEDDING | Mark Smart | 1951 | 38 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Filler | 4174 |
| BEDDARD | Norman (injured) | 1953 | 44 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 4173 |
| BEDARD | Arthur (injured) | 1955 | 55 | Hillside | Billinge | Deoputy | 4172 |
| BECKWITH | Ben | 1911 | 25 | Emley Moor | Emley | Machineman | 4171 |
| BECKLEY | George (injured) | 1942 | 28 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Collier | 4170 |
| BECKITT | Norman (injured) | 1952 | 20 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Collier | 4169 |
| BECKINGTON | A. (injured) | 1951 | 57 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Conveyor Attendant | 4168 |
| BECKHAM | James | 1902 | 47 | South Pontop | Annfield Plain | Shifter | 4167 |
| BECKETT or HACKETT | John | 1921 | 57 | Alexandra | Whelley | Contractor’s Man | 4166 |
| BECKETT | Alfred | 1908 | 30 | Cambois | Blyth | Shifter | 4148 |
| BECKETT | Alfred | 1918 | 35 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Shifter | 4149 |
| BECKETT | Douglas Joseph | 1938 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 4150 | ||
| BECKETT | Edward (injured) | 1930 | 60 | Llanhilleth, Steam Coal | Llanhilleth | Collier | 4151 |
| BECKETT | Fred W. | 1906 | 37 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Collier | 4152 |
| BECKETT | Frederick (injured) | 1919 | 37 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Collier | 4153 |
| BECKETT | G. (injured) | 1938 | 36 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Packer | 4154 |
| BECKETT | Herbert (injured) | 1951 | 48 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 4155 |
| BECKETT | James | 1902 | 51 | Taylor's Green | Blacksnape | Collier | 4156 |
| BECKETT | James | 1907 | 26 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Pitman | 4157 |
| BECKETT | James (injured) | 1914 | 29 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Timber Drawer | 4158 |
| BECKETT | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | 57 | Clock Face | St Helens | Dataller | 4159 |
| BECKETT | Joseph (injured) | 1939 | 19 | Holditch | Chesterton | Haulage Hand | 4160 |
| BECKETT | Thomas | 1901 | 55 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | Fireman | 4161 |