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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDERSON | W. | 1937 | 72 | Brancepeth | Willington | Hewer | 436 |
| ALDERSEA | F. | 1918 | 14 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 425 | |
| ALDERMAN | Frederick | 1913 | 45 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 424 | |
| ALDERED | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 423 | ||
| ALDERCROFT | G.J. (injured) | 1955 | 20 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage Hand | 422 |
| ALDER | John Henry | 1912 | 17 | Willington | Willington | Haulage | 418 |
| ALDER | John William | 1911 | 31 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Collier | 419 |
| ALDER | W. | 1928 | 27 | Byers Green | Byers Green | Hewer | 420 |
| ALDER | William | 1940 | 47 | Shilbottle | Shilbottle | 421 | |
| ALCOCK | Edward | 1906 | 17 | Northwood | Hanley | Airway Boy | 409 |
| ALCOCK | Frederick (injured) | 1936 | 21 | Glebe | Fenton | Haulage Hand | 410 |
| ALCOCK | Harry (injured) | 1934 | 34 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Fitter | 411 |
| ALCOCK | Harry (injured) | 1937 | 20 | Glebe | Fenton | Screenhand | 412 |
| ALCOCK | J. (injured) | 1934 | 34 | Silverdale [Kents Lane], Nos 14, 15 & 17 | Silverdale | Ripper | 413 |
| ALCOCK | Jess (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 414 | ||
| ALCOCK | K J | 1953 | 28 | Mossfield | Longton | 415 | |
| ALCOCK | K.J. (injured) | 1954 | 32 | Freehay Quarry | Cheadle | Fitter | 416 |
| ALCOCK | William (injured) | 1933 | 15 | New Haden | Cheadle | Screenhand | 417 |
| ALBUTT | Walter (injured) | 1937 | 26 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Rubbish Tippler | 408 |
| ALBRIGHTON | Henry | 1912 | 41 | Baddesley | Baxterley | Stallman | 407 |
| ALBISTON | B. (injured) | 1955 | 54 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage Hand | 406 |
| ALBERT | Bainbridge | 1905 | 9 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven | Not employed | 405 |
| ALBERRY | Henry | 1938 | 46 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 404 |
| ALBAN | Kiselitis (King) (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 403 | ||
| AKINS | Harold (injured) | 1916 | 18 | Lea Green | St Helens | Chimney Jack | 402 |