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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMSTRONG | Frederick | 1946 | 56 | Weetslade | Weetslade | Hewer | 1311 |
| ARMSTRONG | Frederick (injured) | 1925 | 29 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Collier | 1312 |
| ARMSTRONG | G. | 1950 | 42 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Stoneman | 1313 |
| ARMSTRONG | George | 1910 | 27 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 1314 |
| ARMSTRONG | George (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1315 | ||
| ARMSTRONG | George (injured) | 1936 | 46 | Moss, No.3 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Beltman | 1316 |
| ARMSTRONG | Henry | 1907 | 24 | Pemberton, Queen Pit | Wigan | Fireman | 1317 |
| ARMSTRONG | J. | 1915 | Backworth | Backworth | 1318 | ||
| ARMSTRONG | J. (injured) | 1932 | 19 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 1319 |
| ARMSTRONG | J. (injured) | 1957 | 17 | Golborne | Golborne | Haulage Hand | 1320 |
| ARMSTRONG | J.T. | 1918 | 57 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Onsetter | 1321 |
| ARMSTRONG | J.T. | 1918 | 57 | Hetton Lyons | Hetton le Hole | Onsetter | 1322 |
| ARMSTRONG | J.W. (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Collier | 1323 |
| ARMSTRONG | James | 1913 | 39 | Bebside | Bebside | Timberer | 1324 |
| ARMSTRONG | James | 1919 | South Tyne | Haltwhistle | 1325 | ||
| ARMSTRONG | James (injured) | 1919 | 44 | Tyldesley, No.3 | Tyldesley | Collier | 1326 |
| ARMSTRONG | James William | 1938 | 38 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Conveyor Chock-drawer | 1327 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1906 | 44 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Deputy | 1328 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1909 | 57 | Grassmoor, No.1 | Temple Normanton | Dayman | 1329 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1909 | 32 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Hewer | 1330 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1910 | 45 | Marley Hill | Marley Hill | Engineman | 1331 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1910 | 36 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 1332 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1911 | 55 | Cashwell | Garrigill | Manager | 1333 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1912 | 18 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Putter | 1334 |
| ARMSTRONG | John | 1930 | 44 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Cutter | 1335 |