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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEARDSLEY | John | 1906 | 64 | Britain Pit | Ripley | Holer | 4051 |
| BEARDSLEY | Thomas | 1904 | 26 | Manners | Ilkeston | Stallman | 4052 |
| BEARDSLEY | William | 1909 | 42 | Cossall | Cossall | Stallman | 4053 |
| BEARDSHALL | William | 1905 | 34 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Collier | 4048 |
| BEARDSALL | Joseph | 1905 | 45 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | Ripper | 4047 |
| BEARDOW | William | 1903 | 45 | Pleasley | Pleasley Hill | Loader | 4046 |
| BEARDMORE or BEARMORE | David | 1942 | 52 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Tunneller | 4045 |
| BEARDMORE | Abrahan (injured) | 1916 | 41 | Jubilee Quarry | Stone Dresser | 4041 | |
| BEARDMORE | Bernard (Injured) | 1977 | 34 | Moneystone Quarry | Oakamoor | Maintenence fitter | 4042 |
| BEARDMORE | Frederick (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 4043 |
| BEARDMORE | James (injured) | 1916 | 13 | Pemberton | Wigan | Tally Boy | 4044 |
| BEARDLSEY | Henry | 1904 | 17 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Rope boy | 4040 |
| BEARD | Alfred | 1908 | 24 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Repairers Butty | 4023 |
| BEARD | B. (injured) | 1951 | 29 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 4024 |
| BEARD | Benjamin (injured) | 1911 | 38 | Cwmgelli | Blackwood | Hardgroundman | 4025 |
| BEARD | E. (injured) | 1955 | 49 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier | 4026 |
| BEARD | Edgar James (injured) | 1946 | 29 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 4027 |
| BEARD | Emmanuel | 1905 | 14 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier boy | 4028 |
| BEARD | Frederick (injured) | 1928 | 44 | Risca | Risca | Incline | 4029 |
| BEARD | George | 1912 | 55 | Norfolk | Thorncliffe | Filler | 4030 |
| BEARD | George | 1912 | 55 | Norfolk | Thorncliffe | 4031 | |
| BEARD | George | 1913 | 54 | Darfield Main | Darfield | Repairer | 4032 |
| BEARD | Harry (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4033 | ||
| BEARD | Hubert (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | Ripper | 4034 |
| BEARD | Larratt | 1907 | 39 | Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe | Deputy | 4035 |