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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATWOOD | Alexander | 1901 | 31 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Haulier | 2075 |
| ATWOOD | Roger (Injured) | 1977 | 23 | Bayston Hill Quarry | Fabrication fitter | 2076 | |
| ATTWOOD | George | 1907 | 34 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Sinker | 2070 |
| ATTWOOD | George William | 1950 | 46 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | 2071 | |
| ATTWOOD | Henry | 1902 | 16 | Rock | Dawley | Runner out | 2072 |
| ATTWOOD | RH (injured) | 1940 | 40 | Dunkirk Quarry | Clay Getter | 2073 | |
| ATTWOOD | Walter | 1904 | 35 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Collier | 2074 |
| ATTWELL | W.J. | 1910 | 22 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 2069 |
| ATTEY | George | 1900 | 18 | Springwell | Springwell | Roadsman | 2068 |
| ATTEWELL | Eli | 1900 | 43 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 2066 |
| ATTEWELL | William Thomas | 1913 | 15 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 2067 | |
| ATTERBY | G. (injured) | 1957 | 28 | Sutton | Sutton in Ashfield | Faceworker | 2065 |
| ATTENBOROUGH | Arthur | 1914 | 17 | Holbrook | Killamarsh | Pony Driver | 2061 |
| ATTENBOROUGH | Horace | 1950 | 45 | Creswell | Creswell | Packer | 2062 |
| ATTENBOROUGH | James | 1913 | 35 | Holmewood | Heath | Stallman | 2063 |
| ATTENBOROUGH | James | 1913 | 35 | Holmewood | Heath | Stallman | 2064 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas | 1924 | 63 | Garesfield, Bute Pit | High Spen | Horse Keeper | 2048 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas | 1938 | 49 | Pemberton | Wigan | Cutter Driver | 2049 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 51 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Fireman | 2050 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas (injured) | 1941 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Putter | 2051 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas William (injured) | 1940 | 24 | Brinscall Sett Rock Quarry | Brinscall | Point Attendant | 2052 |
| ATKINSON | W. | 1937 | 15 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Waggonway Man | 2053 |
| ATKINSON | W. (injured) | 1931 | 49 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Collier | 2054 |
| ATKINSON | Walter (injured) | 1918 | 18 | Coney Green | Radcliffe | Haulage Hand | 2055 |
| ATKINSON | William | 1902 | 52 | Hoddlesden | Hoddlesden | Collier | 2056 |