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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDEN | John William (injured) | 1920 | 48 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 1251 |
| ARCUS | Bert | 1921 | 42 | Hulton, Bank Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 1250 |
| ARCHIE | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 18 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor’s Man | 1248 |
| ARCHIE | William | 1905 | 21 | Corrennie Quarry | Tillfourie | Labourer | 1249 |
| ARCHIBALD | Alexander | 1912 | 69 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Roadsman | 1233 |
| ARCHIBALD | Alexander | 1930 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | 1234 | ||
| ARCHIBALD | Archibald Wilson | 1931 | Greenfield, No.2 Pit | Hamilton | 1235 | ||
| ARCHIBALD | Charles Jeffrey | 1935 | Greenrigg, No.2 Pit | Fauldhouse | Miner | 1236 | |
| ARCHIBALD | David | 1911 | 45 | Earnock | Hamilton | Repairer | 1237 |
| ARCHIBALD | Ernest William | 1910 | 33 | Moorgreen | Eastwood | Fitter | 1238 |
| ARCHIBALD | Hugh | 1934 | Frances | Dysart | Miner | 1239 | |
| ARCHIBALD | James | 1956 | Kames | Muirkirk | Pithead Worker | 1240 | |
| ARCHIBALD | John | 1925 | Newcraighall, Klondyke Pit | Newcraighall | 1241 | ||
| ARCHIBALD | Joseph | 1934 | 47 | Gresford | Wrexham | Metalman | 1242 |
| ARCHIBALD | Robert | 1900 | 56 | Kinneil | Bo'ness | Roadsman | 1243 |
| ARCHIBALD | Thomas | 1934 | 30 | Gresford | Wrexham | Cutterman | 1244 |
| ARCHIBALD | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Gresford | Wrexham | Coalcutter Driver | 1245 |
| ARCHIBALD | William | 1901 | 50 | Donibristle | Donibristle | Miner | 1246 |
| ARCHIBALD | William | 1944 | 70 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 1247 |
| ARCHERS | Ronald (injured) | 1945 | 29 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 1232 |
| ARCHER | A.A. | 1904 | 20 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Haulier | 1213 |
| ARCHER | A.R. | 1929 | 63 | Birchenwood | Kidsgrove | 1214 | |
| ARCHER | AJ | 1947 | 31 | Mossfield | Longton | 1215 | |
| ARCHER | Arthur Reginald | 1932 | 29 | Jamage | Talke | Boiler Fitter | 1216 |
| ARCHER | C.T. (Injured) | 1983 | 33 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | General underground worker | 1217 |