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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHTON | William (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1739 | ||
| ASHTON | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1740 | ||
| ASHTON | William (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Abram | Bickershaw | Dataller | 1741 |
| ASHTON | Williams | 1907 | 30 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Collier | 1742 |
| ASHMORE | Charles (injured) | 1911 | 25 | Cefn Slip | Kenfig Hill | Assistant Carter | 1642 |
| ASHMORE | Frederick Cobb | 1905 | 32 | Bentley | Bentley | Labourer | 1643 |
| ASHMORE | Harry (injured) | 1920 | 30 | Bank End | Furness Vale | Trammer | 1644 |
| ASHMORE | Percy (injured) | 1939 | 17 | Rookery | Talke | Haulage Engine Winder | 1645 |
| ASHMORE | T. | 1903 | 32 | Fryston | Fryston | Collier | 1646 |
| ASHMORE | William Morrell | 1907 | 31 | Teversal | Teversal | Labourer | 1647 |
| ASHMAN | C. (injured) | 1959 | 47 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Collier | 1632 |
| ASHMAN | David J. (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 1633 |
| ASHMAN | Edward | 1908 | 41 | Glebe | Washington | 1634 | |
| ASHMAN | Edward | 1908 | 41 | Washington Glebe | Washington | Deputy | 1635 |
| ASHMAN | Fredrick | 1902 | 27 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Hewer | 1636 |
| ASHMAN | Jesse | 1908 | 42 | Newdigate | Bedworth | Stallman | 1637 |
| ASHMAN | John (injured) | 1927 | 28 | Britannia | Pengam | Collier | 1638 |
| ASHMAN | John (injured) | 1949 | 25 | Risca | Risca | Collier | 1639 |
| ASHMAN | John James | 1908 | 34 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | Collier | 1640 |
| ASHMAN | Joshua | 1906 | 54 | Newbury | Newbury | 1641 | |
| ASHLEY | Charles (injured) | 1931 | 63 | Leycett | Leycett | Bricklayer | 1617 |
| ASHLEY | Cyril (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Collier | 1618 |
| ASHLEY | Enoch (injured) | 1943 | 45 | Caerau | Caerau | Collier | 1619 |
| ASHLEY | H. | 1918 | 40 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 1620 | |
| ASHLEY | Henry | 1908 | 23 | Cadley Hill | Swadlincote | Deputy | 1621 |