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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWIST | A.B. (injured) | 1939 | 51 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 78422 |
| TWIST | Austin (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 78423 | ||
| TWIST | David | 1907 | 51 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 78424 |
| TWIST | George | 1900 | 42 | Sherdley | St Helens | Assistant Underlooker | 78425 |
| TWIST | Henry (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78426 | ||
| TWIST | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78427 | ||
| TWIST | Horace (injured) | 1919 | 19 | Wood (Newton) | Haydock | Pit Brow Attendant | 78428 |
| TWIST | Hugh (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78429 | ||
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1918 | 40 | Parr, No.2 | St Helens | Daywageman | 78430 |
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Bold | Earlstown | Browhand | 78431 |
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 78432 | ||
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 78433 | ||
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78434 | ||
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1929 | 48 | Mobberley Quarry | Mobberley | Clay Getter | 78435 |
| TWIST | James (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78436 | ||
| TWIST | John | 1936 | 50 | Golborne | Golborne | Shotfirer | 78437 |
| TWIST | John (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78438 | ||
| TWIST | Joseph (injured) | 1915 | 32 | Bold, No.2 | Earlstown | Contractor’s Man | 78439 |
| TWIST | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 78440 | ||
| TWIST | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 78441 | ||
| TWIST | Joseph (injured) | 1951 | 35 | Bradford | Bradford | Tub Repairer | 78442 |
| TWIST | P. (injured) | 1946 | 52 | Cronton | Whiston | Fitter | 78443 |
| TWIST | Peter (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78444 | ||
| TWIST | Peter (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78445 | ||
| TWIST | Richard (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78446 |