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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINSON | John | 1900 | 54 | Cowpen, Isabella Pit | Blyth | Labourer | 2021 |
| ATKINSON | John | 1906 | 16 | Sharlston West [or Walton] | Walton | Pony driver | 2022 |
| ATKINSON | John (injured) | 1924 | 46 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 2023 |
| ATKINSON | John Gerwan | 1908 | 18 | Pontop & Jarrow Railway | Annfield Plain | Shunter | 2024 |
| ATKINSON | John Thomas | 1919 | 18 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | 2025 | |
| ATKINSON | Joseph | 1900 | 57 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Platelayer | 2026 |
| ATKINSON | Joseph | 1903 | 26 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 2027 |
| ATKINSON | Joseph | 1904 | 55 | St Helens | Seaton | Deputy | 2028 |
| ATKINSON | Joseph | 1919 | 14 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | Putter | 2029 |
| ATKINSON | Joseph W. | 1951 | 43 | Silksworth | Sunderland | 2030 | |
| ATKINSON | Joseph William | 1927 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | 2031 | ||
| ATKINSON | Leonard (injured) | 1950 | 54 | Penallta | Hengoed | Rider | 2032 |
| ATKINSON | Matthew | 1905 | 32 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Brakesman | 2033 |
| ATKINSON | R. | 1936 | 18 | Kimblesworth | Framwellgate Moor | Putter | 2034 |
| ATKINSON | Ralph | 1906 | 28 | Framwellgate | Durham | Hewer | 2035 |
| ATKINSON | Reuben | 1907 | 61 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Banksman | 2036 |
| ATKINSON | Richard | 1947 | 28 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Pipe Fitter | 2037 |
| ATKINSON | Robert | 1900 | 55 | Claughton Quarry | Claughton | Quarrier | 2038 |
| ATKINSON | Robert | 1904 | 50 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Sinker | 2039 |
| ATKINSON | Robert | 1905 | 28 | Tanfield Moor | Tantobie | Hewer | 2040 |
| ATKINSON | Robert | 1907 | 51 | Kimblesworth | Framwellgate Moor | Hewer | 2041 |
| ATKINSON | Robert | 1921 | 42 | Craghead | Craghead | Waggonway Man | 2042 |
| ATKINSON | Robert (injured) | 1953 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 2043 | |
| ATKINSON | Robert (injured) | 1956 | Goldmire Quarry | Quarryman | 2044 | ||
| ATKINSON | Roger (injured) | 1955 | 36 | Brackley | Walkden | Ripper | 2045 |