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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRASS | G. | 1929 | 44 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Hewer | 3376 |
| BARRASS | Joseph | 1942 | 42 | Backworth, Maude Pit | Backworth | Bumper | 3377 |
| BARRASS | N. | 1932 | 38 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Cutter | 3378 |
| BARRASS | William | 1902 | 32 | Ashington | Ashington | Deputy | 3379 |
| BARRASFORD | Alexander | 1910 | 14 | Dinnington | Dinnington | Driver | 3371 |
| BARRASFORD | James | 1919 | 44 | Thrislington | West Cornforth | 3372 | |
| BARRAS | John | 1913 | 17 | Wearmouth, B Pit | Sunderland | Landing Lad | 3369 |
| BARRAS | Norman | 1923 | 23 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Filler | 3370 |
| BARRAND | George (injured) | 1937 | 59 | Hoddlesden | Hoddlesden | Surface Ropeman | 3368 |
| BARRACLOUGH | C. | 1930 | 53 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Shifter | 3362 |
| BARRACLOUGH | Henry | 1903 | 49 | Waterloo Main | Temple Newsam | Deputy | 3363 |
| BARRACLOUGH | James | 1906 | 64 | Coates | Brighouse, Clifton | Undermanager | 3364 |
| BARRACLOUGH | Walter | 1909 | 49 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Collier | 3365 |
| BARRACLOUGH | Walter | 1909 | 49 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 3366 | |
| BARRACLOUGH | William | 1906 | 43 | Hickleton Main | Thurnscoe | Collier | 3367 |
| BARR | Adam | 1911 | 72 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Oncostman | 3346 |
| BARR | Alexander | 1919 | Loganlea | West Calder | 3347 | ||
| BARR | Alexander P. (Injured) | 1979 | 49 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Collier | 3348 |
| BARR | Anthony | 1916 | 16 | Hattonrigg, No.4 Pit | Bellshill | Miner | 3349 |
| BARR | Archibald Campbell | 1922 | 46 | Roslin | Roslin | Miner | 3350 |
| BARR | George Samuel | 1908 | 13 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Driver | 3351 |
| BARR | James | 1902 | 22 | Hattonrigg, No.4 Pit | Bellshill | Pony driver | 3352 |
| BARR | James | 1904 | 36 | Udston, No.2 | Hamilton | Miner | 3353 |
| BARR | James | 1922 | Aitken | Kelty | 3354 | ||
| BARR | Matthew | 1916 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | Pit Bottomer | 3355 |