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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHER | E. (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 1218 |
| ARCHER | E.W. (injured) | 1956 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Steel Straightener | 1219 | |
| ARCHER | Ernest | 1932 | 51 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 1220 |
| ARCHER | George (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1221 | ||
| ARCHER | George (injured) | 1933 | West Cannock | Hednesford | 1222 | ||
| ARCHER | George Henry | 1906 | 25 | Renishaw Park, No.2 | Eckington | Onsetter | 1223 |
| ARCHER | Henry | 1933 | 26 | Hatfield Main | Stainforth | 1224 | |
| ARCHER | John (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1225 | ||
| ARCHER | John Stephenson | 1909 | 35 | Nenthead | Nenthead | Engineman | 1226 |
| ARCHER | Leonard | 1929 | 35 | Maryhill | Kidsgrove | 1227 | |
| ARCHER | Thomas George | 1901 | 14 | Ercall View | Lawley Bank | Pit Labourer | 1228 |
| ARCHER | W. | 1940 | 43 | Thornley | New Thornley | Sawyer (temp.) | 1229 |
| ARCHER | William (injured) | 1911 | 44 | Fochriw | Fochriw | Repairer | 1230 |
| ARCHER | William E. | 1912 | 24 | Hickleton Main | Thurnscoe | Waggon Lowerer | 1231 |
| ARCHDALE | Thomas | 1909 | 53 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | Ripper | 1212 |
| ARCHBOLD | Jonathan | 1927 | 39 | Backworth | Backworth | Chargeman | 1209 |
| ARCHBOLD | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 32 | Newbridge Quarry | Blessington | Labourer | 1210 |
| ARCHBOLD | William | 1905 | 28 | Choppington | Choppington | Hewer | 1211 |
| ARCHANGEL or ANGELO | M. (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Dataller | 1208 |
| ARCH | Charles | 1909 | 33 | Holly Bank, Sneyd | Essington | Stallman | 1207 |
| ARBUCKLE | Hamilton James | 1918 | Gilbertfield | Cambuslang | 1202 | ||
| ARBUCKLE | James | 1914 | 46 | Rosehall, No.14 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 1203 |
| ARBUCKLE | James | 1948 | Little Raith, Lochhead Pit | Cowdenbeath | 1204 | ||
| ARBUCKLE | John | 1948 | 57 | Lochhead | Coaltown of Wemyss | 1205 | |
| ARBUCKLE | William | 1930 | 27 | Gateside | Cambuslang | 1206 |