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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARTON | E.R. (injured) | 1952 | 32 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Stower | 3554 |
| BARTON | F. (injured) | 1912 | 28 | Adelaide Mine | Marston | Labourer | 3555 |
| BARTON | Fred | 1905 | 30 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Repairer | 3556 |
| BARTON | Frederick (injured) | 1916 | 29 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 3557 |
| BARTON | G. (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 3558 | ||
| BARTON | George | 1904 | 44 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | Hanger on | 3559 |
| BARTON | George | 1904 | 42 | Wath Main | Wath upon Dearne | 3560 | |
| BARTON | George (injured) | 1926 | 55 | Pemberton | Wigan | Shifter | 3561 |
| BARTON | George (injured) | 1928 | 60 | Lindsay Pit | Whelley | Dataller | 3562 |
| BARTON | Harry | 1907 | 24 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Collier | 3563 |
| BARTON | Harry (injured) | 1951 | Mosley Common, No.1 | Ellenbrook | Development Worker | 3564 | |
| BARTON | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3565 | ||
| BARTON | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3566 | ||
| BARTON | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3567 | ||
| BARTON | J.J. (Injured) | 1974 | 52 | Parsonage | Leigh | Surface general labourer | 3568 |
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1914 | 46 | Outwood | Outwood | Dataller | 3569 |
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3570 | ||
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Collier | 3571 |
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1936 | 45 | Lyme | Haydock | Packer | 3572 |
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1944 | 33 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 3573 |
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1949 | 52 | Brackley | Walkden | Fireman | 3574 |
| BARTON | James (injured) | 1951 | 40 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 3575 |
| BARTON | James Alan (injured) | 1947 | 40 | Cronton | Whiston | Fitter's Mate | 3576 |
| BARTON | John | 1911 | 17 | Brodsworth Main | Doncaster, Woodlands | Pony Driver | 3577 |
| BARTON | John | 1911 | 53 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Collier | 3578 |