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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNTON | Joseph | 1909 | 48 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Master Shifter | 77123 |
| THORNTON | Norman | 1902 | 14 | Murton | Murton | Landing Lad | 77124 |
| THORNTON | Peter | 1932 | 42 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 77125 |
| THORNTON | Peter | 1932 | 42 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | 77126 | |
| THORNTON | R.A. | 1937 | 32 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Deputy | 77127 |
| THORNTON | Robert | 1920 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | 77128 | ||
| THORNTON | Robert (injured) | 1920 | 56 | Rishton | Rishton | Miner | 77129 |
| THORNTON | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 39 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 77130 |
| THORNTON | Stancil | 1943 | 45 | Horden | Horden | Hewer | 77131 |
| THORNTON | Thomas Andrew | 1903 | 16 | Murton | Murton | Driver | 77132 |
| THORNTON | William | 1907 | 15 | Woodmuir | West Calder | Dirt Picker | 77133 |
| THORNTON | William | 1912 | 41 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | Boilker Minder | 77134 |
| THORNTON | William | 1933 | 68 | Allerton Bywater | Allerton Bywater | 77135 | |
| THORNTON | William | 1933 | 68 | Allerton Bywater | Allerton Bywater | 77136 | |
| THORNTON | William (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 77137 | ||
| THORNLEY | David Cashmore (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Stafford | Fenton | Collier | 77095 |
| THORNLEY | Harold | 1920 | 22 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 77096 |
| THORNLEY | Harold (injured) | 1950 | 41 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Loader | 77097 |
| THORNLEY | Henry (injured) | 1924 | 44 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | Collier | 77098 |
| THORNLEY | James (injured) | 1920 | 35 | Newtown, No.1 | Clifton | Coal Cutter | 77099 |
| THORNLEY | John | 1906 | 22 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 77100 |
| THORNLEY | John | 1912 | 43 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Dataller | 77101 |
| THORNLEY | John Samuel (Injured) | 1937 | 27 | South Normanton | Berristow | 77102 | |
| THORNLEY | Joseph | 1903 | 16 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Boat Filler | 77103 |
| THORNLEY | Samuel | 1910 | 25 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 77104 |