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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHCROFT | George (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Prescot, New Pit | Upholland | Drawer | 1542 |
| ASHCROFT | George Swift (injured) | 1937 | 27 | Howitt Hill Quarry | Grimshaw Green | Rock Getter | 1543 |
| ASHCROFT | H.H. (injured) | 1959 | 49 | Llanharry Mine | Llantrisant | Miner | 1544 |
| ASHCROFT | Harry (injured) | 1914 | 38 | Low Hall, No.4 | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 1545 |
| ASHCROFT | Harry (injured) | 1935 | 40 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Contractor | 1546 |
| ASHCROFT | Henry | 1905 | 52 | Park (e) | Skelmersdale | Surface Hand | 1547 |
| ASHCROFT | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 32 | Pemberton | Wigan | Dataller | 1548 |
| ASHCROFT | Horace (injured) | 1946 | 25 | Cwm, Mildred Pit | Llantwit Fardre | Assistant Coalcutter | 1549 |
| ASHCROFT | James (injured) | 1917 | 15 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Haulage Hand | 1550 |
| ASHCROFT | James (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 1551 | ||
| ASHCROFT | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1552 | ||
| ASHCROFT | James (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 1553 | ||
| ASHCROFT | James (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 1554 | ||
| ASHCROFT | James (injured) | 1952 | 25 | Howitt Hill Quarry | Hill Dale | Rock Getter | 1555 |
| ASHCROFT | James Armstrong | 1917 | 23 | Hindley Field | Hindley | Haulage Hand | 1556 |
| ASHCROFT | John | 1910 | 54 | Norley | Orrell | Collier | 1557 |
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1558 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 1559 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 1560 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 1561 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1562 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 1563 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1564 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1565 | ||
| ASHCROFT | John (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 1566 |