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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY | Peter (injured) | 1912 | 22 | Fochriw, No.1 | Fochriw | Loader | 3507 |
| BARRY | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 48 | Dereenalomane Mine | Dereenalomane | Miner | 3508 |
| BARRY | Thomas C. (injured) | 1949 | 17 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Assistant Repairer | 3509 |
| BARRY | W. (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Britannia | Pengam | Repairer | 3510 |
| BARRWELL | Albert (injured) | 1944 | 23 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 3497 |
| BARRS | Arthur | 1900 | 41 | Griff, No.4 | Nuneaton | Dataller | 3496 |
| BARROWS | Edith (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 3494 | ||
| BARROWS | Percy (injured) | 1925 | 39 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Roadman | 3495 |
| BARROWMAN | Robert | 1952 | Carriden | Bo’ness | Colliery Stripper | 3492 | |
| BARROWMAN | William | 1907 | 30 | Carmyle, No.1 Pit | Carmyle | Fireman | 3493 |
| BARROWCLOUGH | Harry (injured) | 1919 | 43 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Miner | 3491 |
| BARROWCLIFFE | Thomas | 1908 | 55 | Shireoaks | Shireoaks | Dataller | 3490 |
| BARROW | Charles James (injured) | 1940 | 43 | Sneyd | Burslem | Fireman | 3478 |
| BARROW | Daniel (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3479 | ||
| BARROW | Frederick (injured) | 1949 | 35 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Haulage Hand | 3480 |
| BARROW | George (injured) | 1924 | 14 | Rishton | Rishton | Drawer | 3481 |
| BARROW | Harry (injured) | 1917 | 20 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Rockman | 3482 |
| BARROW | J.H. | 1960 | 46 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | 3483 | |
| BARROW | Joseph (injured) | 1914 | 62 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 3484 |
| BARROW | Paul (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 3485 | ||
| BARROW | Robert | 1909 | 54 | Penrikyber, No.1 | Penrhiwceiber | Signalman | 3486 |
| BARROW | Thomas | 1919 | 18 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Drawer | 3487 |
| BARROW | William | 1906 | 50 | Clock Face Quarry | St Helens | Labourer | 3488 |
| BARROW | William (injured) | 1941 | 33 | John & Taylor Pits | Standish | Driller | 3489 |
| BARRONS | William | 1900 | 44 | Neilston, No.3 | Kilsyth | Miner | 3477 |