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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRIE | William | 1903 | 69 | Dumbreck, No.2 Pit | Kilsyth | Miner | 3457 |
| BARRICK | Wilfred (injured) | 1935 | 16 | Newtown | Clifton | Surface Hand | 3450 |
| BARRETT | Annie (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 3398 | ||
| BARRETT | Annie (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 3399 | ||
| BARRETT | Anthony (injured) | 1916 | 62 | Pemberton | Wigan | Labourer | 3400 |
| BARRETT | Arthur (injured) | 1935 | 37 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 3401 |
| BARRETT | Benjamin | 1906 | 43 | Peckfield | Micklefield | Collier | 3402 |
| BARRETT | Brian (Injured) | 1973 | 28 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Supplies man | 3403 |
| BARRETT | Charles | 1902 | 44 | Goodshaw Hill | Goodshaw | Dataller | 3404 |
| BARRETT | Charles (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 3405 | ||
| BARRETT | Charles H. (injured) | 1948 | 53 | Taff Rhondda [aka Nantgarw] | Nantgarw | Labourer | 3406 |
| BARRETT | D. (injured) | 1958 | 25 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | General worker | 3407 |
| BARRETT | D.L. (injured) | 1953 | 48 | Coedely | Coedely | Banksman | 3408 |
| BARRETT | David | 1914 | 48 | Coalbrookvale | Nantyglo | Collier | 3409 |
| BARRETT | E.A. (Injured) | 1975 | 37 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Faceworker | 3410 |
| BARRETT | Evan HP (injured) | 1919 | 37 | Hall Cowm Quarry | Whitworth | Quarryman | 3411 |
| BARRETT | F.C. (Injured) | 1986 | 39 | Podmore Hall [Licensed] | Halmer End | Collier | 3412 |
| BARRETT | G.H. | 1905 | 33 | Heacham Quarry | Heacham | Loco fireman | 3413 |
| BARRETT | G.P. (injured) | 1955 | 16 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Assistant Collier | 3414 |
| BARRETT | George | 1903 | 45 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Assistant Repairer | 3415 |
| BARRETT | Harold | 1925 | 33 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Collier | 3416 |
| BARRETT | Henry (injured) | 1918 | 14 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Haulage | 3417 |
| BARRETT | J.J. (injured) | 1940 | 28 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 3418 |
| BARRETT | J.W. (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 3419 | ||
| BARRETT | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 3420 |