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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYRES | J. | 1901 | 28 | Gilroyd Quarry | Morley | Quarryman | 2177 |
| AYRES | Walter Stanley | 1934 | 33 | Holditch | Chesterton | Loader | 2178 |
| AYRE | Arthur | 1911 | 21 | Spawood | Guisborough | Token Lad | 2170 |
| AYRE | J. | 1943 | 57 | Herrington | New Herrington | Datal | 2171 |
| AYRE | John Madison | 1913 | 40 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Stoneman | 2172 |
| AYRE | Matthew | 1901 | 24 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Hewer | 2173 |
| AYRE | Richard | 1923 | 19 | Newbottle, Dorothea Pit | Philadelphia | 2174 | |
| AYR | Benjamin (injured) | 1918 | 36 | Chanters | Atherton | Tankman | 2169 |
| AYLWOOD | John | 1912 | 57 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Road Cleaner | 2168 |
| AYLETT | Alfred | 1925 | 32 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage | 2167 |
| AYLESBURY | Alfred (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 2166 |
| AYENS | Richard (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Dinmor Park Quarry | Llangoed | Fitter's Mate | 2165 |
| AXON | Joseph (injured) | 1916 | 53 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | Labourer | 2162 |
| AXON | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 59 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | Lander | 2163 |
| AXON | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 19 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Drawer | 2164 |
| AXFORD | Frederick (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Ynysfaio, No.4 | Pen-yr-englyn | Collier | 2161 |
| AXENDRI | Dometre (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 2160 |
| AXENDERRIE | William (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Bedwas South | Trethomas | Collier’s Helper | 2159 |
| AXE | Edward | 1913 | 21 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Assistant Timberman | 2158 |
| AWMEADOW | Sydney (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | Collier | 2157 |
| AVISON | George | 1905 | 27 | Crow Trees Quarry | Labourer | 2156 | |
| AVIS | Augustus (injured) | 1934 | 33 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Ropeman-Fitter | 2155 |
| AVEZCHENKO or AVEZCHOUKS | Alexander (injured) | 1950 | 31 | Deerplay Brickworks Quarry | Deerplay | Quarry Labourer | 2154 |
| AVEYARD | J. | 1900 | 31 | Wheldale | Castleford | Collier | 2153 |
| AVERY | Charles (injured) | 1932 | 38 | River Level | Aberdare | Collier | 2144 |