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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNSLEY | W. | 1900 | 33 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Labourer | 3327 |
| BARNS | Joseph | 1902 | 38 | Allhallows | Mealsgate | Rolleywayman | 3324 |
| BARNS | Joseph | 1902 | 17 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Rope guider | 3325 |
| BARNICOTT | John (injured) | 1932 | 56 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Day Labourer | 3323 |
| BARNFIELD | George (injured) | 1912 | 35 | Britannia | Pengam | Sinker | 3322 |
| BARNFATHER | Fenwick | 1904 | 33 | Choppington | Choppington | Hewer | 3321 |
| BARNETT | Albert (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Tynybedw | Pentre | Timberman | 3299 |
| BARNETT | Alfred (injured) | 1936 | 36 | Jamage | Talke | Mechanic | 3300 |
| BARNETT | C.G. | 1952 | 46 | Oakdale, Waterloo | Oakdale | 3301 | |
| BARNETT | Charles | 1904 | 28 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 3302 |
| BARNETT | Charles (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Coalcutter | 3303 |
| BARNETT | Edgar (injured) | 1931 | 31 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Journeyman | 3304 |
| BARNETT | George | 1903 | 45 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Assistant repairer | 3305 |
| BARNETT | Harry (injured) | 1952 | 38 | Nook | Tyldesley | Ripper | 3306 |
| BARNETT | J. | 1918 | 34 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 3307 | |
| BARNETT | James | 1933 | 44 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 3308 |
| BARNETT | John | 1905 | 30 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Miner | 3309 |
| BARNETT | John | 1911 | 59 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Collier | 3310 |
| BARNETT | Joseph James | 1902 | 17 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Rope guider | 3311 |
| BARNETT | Peter | 1935 | Lady Helen | Cardenden | 3312 | ||
| BARNETT | Peter David | 1935 | Dundonald, Lady Helen Pit | Cardenden | 3313 | ||
| BARNETT | Reginald (injured) | 1944 | 44 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 3314 |
| BARNETT | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Low Hall, No.6 | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 3315 |
| BARNETT | Thomas | 1925 | 50 | Moston | Newton Heath | Coal Getter | 3316 |
| BARNETT | William (injured) | 1912 | 56 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 3317 |