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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMS | William Whisker Kechans | 1965 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Denior Oversman | 224 | |
| ADAMIW | I. | 1975 | 48 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 125 | |
| ADAMIN | I. (Injured) | 1975 | 48 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Development worker | 124 |
| ADAM | James | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 118 | ||
| ADAM | James | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 119 | ||
| ADAM | James | 1924 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | 120 | ||
| ADAM | James (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 121 |
| ADAM | James Shade | 1936 | 31 | Aitken, No.2 Pit | Kelty | Miner | 122 |
| ADAM | Robert | 1901 | 62 | Kemnay Quarry | Kemnay | Labourer | 123 |
| ADAIR | George | 1935 | Usual residence Tarbolton | 115 | |||
| ADAIR | Hector | 1907 | 18 | Twechar, No.1 Pit | Kirkintilloch | Pony driver | 116 |
| ADAIR | James | 1964 | Saddler's Brae | Kirkintilloch | Miner | 117 | |
| ACTON | Edmund W. (Injured) | 1982 | 27 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Electrician | 109 |
| ACTON | Edna (injured) | 1918 | 17 | Tyldesley | Tyldesley | Coal Picker | 110 |
| ACTON | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Dataller | 111 |
| ACTON | John (injured) | 1934 | 30 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Collier | 112 |
| ACTON | Patrick | 1914 | 16 | Oatlands | Distington | Trailer | 113 |
| ACTON | William (Willie) (injured) | 1915 | 14 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Putter | 114 |
| ACREMAN | W.L. (injured) | 1951 | 31 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Turner | 108 |
| ACORN | Thomas (Injured) | 1978 | 30 | Bentley | Bentley | 107 | |
| ACKROYD | Claude | 1935 | 20 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Pony Boy | 97 |
| ACKROYD | Fred | 1908 | 57 | Stanley Main | Liversedge | Byeworkman | 98 |
| ACKROYD | George | 1913 | 30 | Car House | Rotherham | Deputy | 99 |
| ACKROYD | Henry (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Darran Ddu | Ynysybwl | Collier's Boy | 100 |
| ACKROYD | Henry Ormrod (injured) | 1920 | 41 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Shotfirer | 101 |