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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHBY | George | 1939 | 30 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 1526 |
| ASHBY | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 56 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 1527 |
| ASHBY | William (injured) | 1929 | 44 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 1528 |
| ASHBURNER | Thomas K. | 1902 | 25 | Wyndham | Egremont | Miner | 1523 |
| ASHBURNE | William V (injured) | 1954 | Florence Mine | Egremont | Miner | 1522 | |
| ASHBURN | Isaac | 1905 | 54 | Bullgill | Bullgill | Hewer | 1520 |
| ASHBURN | Joseph | 1907 | 54 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Collier | 1521 |
| ASHBRIDGE | George Paterson | 1977 | 39 | Comrie | Saline | Trainee banksman | 1517 |
| ASHBRIDGE | John | 1920 | 28 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | 1518 | |
| ASHBRIDGE | Robert Henry | 1905 | 17 | Moorhouse Guards | Seaton | Set rider | 1519 |
| ASHAMAN | Dennis (Injured) | 1978 | 23 | Bentley | Bentley | 1516 | |
| ASHALL or HALL | Robert (injured) | 1959 | 63 | Pimbo Lane Quarry | Up Holland | Shotfirer | 1515 |
| ASHALL | C. (injured) | 1918 | 42 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractors Man | 1500 |
| ASHALL | James (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1501 | ||
| ASHALL | John (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1502 | ||
| ASHALL | John (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1503 | ||
| ASHALL | Robert | 1937 | 38 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Daywageman | 1504 |
| ASHALL | Robert (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1505 | ||
| ASHALL | Robert (injured) | 1931 | 35 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 1506 |
| ASHALL | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1507 | ||
| ASHALL | Robert (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Sherdley | St Helens | Contractor's Man | 1508 |
| ASHALL | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1509 | ||
| ASHALL | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1510 | ||
| ASHALL | William | 1918 | 50 | Park Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Shiftman | 1511 |
| ASHALL | William | 1928 | 32 | Sherdley | St Helens | Dataller | 1512 |