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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPPING | Harold | 1933 | 36 | Old Boston | Haydock | Contractor | 77606 |
| TOPPING | Henry | 1944 | 30 | Lea Green, King Pit | St Helens | Packer | 77607 |
| TOPPING | Hugh | 1906 | 36 | Old Boston | Haydock | Collier | 77608 |
| TOPPING | James (injured) | 1916 | 43 | Wilton | Radcliffe | Collier | 77609 |
| TOPPING | James (injured) | 1921 | 51 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 77610 |
| TOPPING | James (injured) | 1934 | 34 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 77611 |
| TOPPING | John | 1910 | 53 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 77612 |
| TOPPING | John | 1914 | 27 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Drawer | 77613 |
| TOPPING | John (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 77614 | ||
| TOPPING | John (injured) | 1948 | 24 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Packer | 77615 |
| TOPPING | John Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 77616 | ||
| TOPPING | John Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 77617 | ||
| TOPPING | Joseph | 1910 | 23 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 77618 |
| TOPPING | Matthew (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Fitter | 77619 |
| TOPPING | Robert (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Drawer | 77620 |
| TOPPING | Samuel (injured) | 1936 | 60 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Fireman | 77621 |
| TOPPING | Stanley (injured) | 1915 | 14 | Orrell | Wigan | Labourer | 77622 |
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 77623 | ||
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 77624 | ||
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 77625 | ||
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 77626 | ||
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 77627 | ||
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Cronton | Whiston | 77628 | ||
| TOPPING | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | Cronton | Whiston | 77629 | ||
| TOPPING | William | 1927 | 27 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Engineman | 77630 |