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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATHERTON | William (injured) | 1929 | 57 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Collier | 1966 |
| ATHERTON | William (injured) | 1932 | 27 | Cox Green, No.2 Quarry | Cox Green | Labourer | 1967 |
| ATHERTON | William (injured) | 1941 | 39 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Ripper | 1968 |
| ATHERTON | William (injured) | 1943 | 38 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Daywageman | 1969 |
| ATHERTON | William (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Wood | Haydock | Packer | 1970 |
| ATHERSMITH | Joseph | 1914 | 59 | Wyrley, No.3 | Brownhills | Holer | 1896 |
| ATHER | Robert (injured) | 1920 | 34 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Dataller | 1894 |
| ATHER | Thomas | 1909 | 59 | New Brancepeth | New Brancepeth | Hewer | 1895 |
| ATHAM | John (injured) | 1925 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 1893 | ||
| ATCHISON | J.E. | 1938 | 48 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Hewer | 1892 |
| ATCHINSON | J.H. | 1943 | 16 | Thornley | New Thornley | Landing Lad | 1891 |
| ATACK | Ernest | 1902 | 19 | Shirebrook | Shirebrook | Assistant Onsetter | 1889 |
| ATACK | Fred | 1911 | 26 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Collier | 1890 |
| ASTON | A.M. (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Wern Fforest | Nelson | Miner | 1880 |
| ASTON | A.M. (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Wern Fforest | Nelson | Miner | 1881 |
| ASTON | Edwin | 1901 | 22 | Tod's Level | 1882 | ||
| ASTON | H. | 1901 | 50 | Wheldale | Castleford | Collier | 1883 |
| ASTON | Jethro | 1928 | 59 | Pandy | Penygraig | Collier | 1884 |
| ASTON | John Llewellyn (injured) | 1917 | 51 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Collier | 1885 |
| ASTON | Joseph Henry | 1906 | 15 | Park Hall | Longton | Door keeper | 1886 |
| ASTON | Milson | 1905 | 54 | Lydbrook [Deep Level] | Drybrook | Repairer | 1887 |
| ASTON | William Henry | 1915 | 38 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Collier | 1888 |
| ASTLEY | Arthur (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 1869 | ||
| ASTLEY | Arthur (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 1870 | ||
| ASTLEY | Edward | 1908 | 54 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Master haulier | 1871 |