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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWNSEND | George | 1943 | 41 | Redearth Drift | Darwen | Dataller | 77716 |
| TOWNSEND | George (injured) | 1912 | 31 | Cwm Ciwc | Llanharan | Collier | 77717 |
| TOWNSEND | George (injured) | 1931 | 60 | Waterside | Yate & Pickup Bank | Deputy | 77718 |
| TOWNSEND | I.M. (Injured) | 1986 | 23 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Fitter | 77719 |
| TOWNSEND | John (injured) | 1916 | 15 | Golborne | Golborne | Haulage Hand | 77720 |
| TOWNSEND | John (injured) | 1952 | 30 | Deakin's Slope | Talywain | Labourer | 77721 |
| TOWNSEND | K. (injured) | 1952 | 31 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Collier | 77722 |
| TOWNSEND | Leonard | 1910 | 27 | Kirkby | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Dayman | 77723 |
| TOWNSEND | Luke | 1911 | 27 | Sharlston West | Walton | 77724 | |
| TOWNSEND | Samuel | 1903 | 23 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Driver | 77725 |
| TOWNSEND | Sidney | 1903 | 14 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier Boy | 77726 |
| TOWNSEND | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 19 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier’s Boy | 77727 |
| TOWNSEND | W. (injured) | 1928 | 27 | Desmond | Pantygasseg | Labourer | 77728 |
| TOWNSEND | W.M. (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Pulleyman | 77729 |
| TOWNSEND | William | 1912 | 35 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Assistant Repairer | 77730 |
| TOWNSEND | William (injured) | 1912 | 53 | Dinas Isha | Williamstown | Labourer | 77731 |
| TOWNSEND | William (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Golborne | Golborne | Driller | 77732 |
| TOWNSEND | William J. (injured) | 1945 | 39 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Repairer's Assistant | 77733 |
| TOWNS | John Edward | 1903 | 18 | Malton | Lanchester | Putter | 77706 |
| TOWNS | R.J. | 1936 | 42 | Langley Park | Langley Park | Stoneman | 77707 |
| TOWNS | William S. | 1905 | 10 | Hill Top | Lanchester | Not employed | 77708 |
| TOWNLEY | Charles (injured) | 1915 | 40 | Abram, No.1 | Bickershaw | Metalman | 77704 |
| TOWNLEY | Frederick (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 77705 | ||
| TOWNING | Ernest (injured) | 1957 | 43 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Wasteman | 77703 |
| TOWNESLEY | John George (injured) | 1955 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Facemaker | 77702 |