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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKIA | William (injured) | 1932 | 36 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Collier | 401 |
| AKERS | F. (injured) | 1959 | 62 | National | Wattstown | Borer | 400 |
| AKENHEAD | Robert | 1929 | 56 | Wallsend, Rising Sun Pit | Wallsend | 399 | |
| AJAX | Thomas | 1903 | 16 | Glyn | Tonyrefail | Collier’s Boy | 398 |
| AITLIN | Joseph | 1909 | 28 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Miner | 397 |
| AITKIN | John | 1910 | 13 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Weigh Clerk | 396 |
| AITKENHEAD | John | 1918 | 64 | Bothwell Castle, No.3 Pit | Blantyre | Road repairer | 394 |
| AITKENHEAD | John | 1918 | Bothwell Castle, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Blantyre | 395 | ||
| AITKEN (previously Cairney) | Francis Cairney | 1953 | 57 | Blantyre area | High Blantyre | Brusher | 393 |
| AITKEN | David | 1926 | 45 | Wellesley, Marion Pit | Methil | Miner | 369 |
| AITKEN | Hugh | 1918 | Whistleberry | Bothwell | Miner | 370 | |
| AITKEN | Hugh | 1934 | 18 | Easton | Bathgate | Belt Cleaner | 371 |
| AITKEN | James | 1906 | 37 | Arniston | Gorebridge | Miner | 372 |
| AITKEN | James | 1906 | 25 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Drawer | 373 |
| AITKEN | James Maxwell | 1929 | Hopetoun, No.2 Balbardie Pit | Bathgate | Miner | 374 | |
| AITKEN | John | 1917 | 29 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Hewer | 375 |
| AITKEN | John | 1978 | 58 | Frances | Dysart | 376 | |
| AITKEN | John D. | 1913 | 59 | Bankpark | Tranent | Labourer | 377 |
| AITKEN | Matthew | 1908 | 20 | Kenmuir, No.4 Pit | Tollcross | Bottomer | 378 |
| AITKEN | Peter | 1923 | Hunterfield | 379 | |||
| AITKEN | Peter Jnr | 1904 | 14 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Trimmer | 380 |
| AITKEN | Sinclair | 1907 | 45 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Miner | 381 |
| AITKEN | Thomas | 1910 | 38 | Home Farm | Hamilton | Machineman | 382 |
| AITKEN | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 383 | ||
| AITKEN | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 384 |