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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY | James | 1904 | 52 | Bentley Lane | Short Heath | Miner | 1622 |
| ASHLEY | John | 1932 | 42 | Holditch | Chesterton | Collier | 1623 |
| ASHLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1942 | 26 | Sherdley | St Helens | Ripper | 1624 |
| ASHLEY | R. | 1928 | 50 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | 1625 | |
| ASHLEY | Robert (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1626 | ||
| ASHLEY | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1627 | ||
| ASHLEY | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1628 | ||
| ASHLEY | Walter Jnr | 1923 | 34 | Apedale, Footrail | Apedale | 1629 | |
| ASHLEY | Walter Snr | 1923 | 54 | Apedale, Footrail | Apedale | 1630 | |
| ASHLEY | William | 1914 | 58 | New Hucknall | Sutton in Ashfield | Dayman | 1631 |
| ASHFORD | Evan (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Collier Boy | 1612 |
| ASHFORD | F. (injured) | 1927 | 42 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.2 Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 1613 |
| ASHFORD | Gomer (injured) | 1944 | 30 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Collier | 1614 |
| ASHFORD | H.J. (injured) | 1951 | 55 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Traffic Chargeman | 1615 |
| ASHFORD | John (injured) | 1912 | 48 | Pen-y-fan | Cwm | Collier | 1616 |
| ASHFIELD | A. (injured) | 1950 | 17 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 1610 |
| ASHFIELD | James (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Slummer | 1611 |
| ASHERT | Thomas J. (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 1609 |
| ASHDOWN | James | 1912 | 75 | Burham Quarry | Labourer | 1608 | |
| ASHCROFT | Edward (injured) | 1921 | 52 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Waggon Man | 1536 |
| ASHCROFT | Ernest | 1931 | 22 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 1537 |
| ASHCROFT | Ernest (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1538 | ||
| ASHCROFT | Ernest (injured) | 1942 | 40 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Contractor's Mate | 1539 |
| ASHCROFT | Frank | 1940 | 28 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Fireman | 1540 |
| ASHCROFT | G. (injured) | 1957 | 58 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Cleaner | 1541 |