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 | John | 1932 | 47 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Stoneman | 1336 |
| ARMSTRONG | John (injured) | 1920 | 17 | Pemberton | Wigan | Raker Out | 1337 |
| ARMSTRONG | John (injured) | 1936 | 29 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Loader | 1338 |
| ARMSTRONG | John (injured) | 1937 | 52 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Fireman | 1339 |
| ARMSTRONG | John (injured) | 1953 | Newshield Quarry | Stone Breaker | 1340 | ||
| ARMSTRONG | John Charles | 1901 | 29 | Nailstone | Nailstone | Stallman | 1341 |
| ARMSTRONG | John D. | 1939 | 52 | Hauxley | Amble | Pumpman | 1342 |
| ARMSTRONG | John G. | 1928 | Throckley | Throckley | 1343 | ||
| ARMSTRONG | John James | 1906 | 35 | Ashington | Ashington | Stoneman | 1344 |
| ARMSTRONG | John Mark | 1948 | Dunrobin Mine | Airdrie | Miner | 1345 | |
| ARMSTRONG | John Robert | 1909 | 37 | Guddamgill | Nenthead | Miner | 1346 |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph | 1911 | 36 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Labourer | 1347 |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph | 1911 | 72 | Wearmouth | Sunderland | 1348 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph | 1915 | 51 | Brancepeth | Willington | 1349 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph | 1915 | 51 | Brancepeth, A Pit | Willington | 1350 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph (injured) | 1951 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Coalcutter Man | 1351 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph Jobling | 1901 | 66 | Usworth | Usworth | Shifter | 1352 |
| ARMSTRONG | Joseph L. (injured) | 1957 | Risehow | Flimby | Drifter | 1353 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Luke | 1946 | 31 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | 1354 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Luke (injured) | 1937 | 22 | Nook | Tyldesley | Assistant Coalcutter | 1355 |
| ARMSTRONG | N. | 1930 | 17 | Allerdene | Lamesley | Bank Hand | 1356 |
| ARMSTRONG | Norman (injured) | 1955 | 25 | Sandhole | Worsley | Electrician | 1357 |
| ARMSTRONG | Patrick | 1910 | 40 | Huntershill Mine | Bishopbriggs | Quarryman | 1358 |
| ARMSTRONG | R. | 1931 | 16 | Swalwell Garesfield | Swalwell | Haulage Lad | 1359 |
| ARMSTRONG | R.C. | 1927 | 29 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Hewer | 1360 |