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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNLEY | Terence (Injured) | 1973 | 18 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Face trainee | 77105 |
| THORNLEY | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 45 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 77106 |
| THORNLEY | Walter | 1907 | 33 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Shunter | 77107 |
| THORNLEY | William (injured) | 1926 | 25 | Nook | Tyldesley | Stoker | 77108 |
| THORNLEY | William (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 77109 | ||
| THORNLEY | William (injured) | 1928 | 34 | Hulton, Bank No.4 Pit | Westhoughton | Onsetter | 77110 |
| THORNLEY | William (injured) | 1928 | 62 | Newtown | Clifton | Surface Hand | 77111 |
| THORNINGTON | Harry | 1930 | 48 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Dataller | 77094 |
| THORNHILL | Joseph | 1906 | 59 | Britain Pit | Ripley | Deputy | 77092 |
| THORNHILL | S.M. | 1933 | 39 | Kimblesworth | Framwellgate Moor | Hewer | 77093 |
| THORNGATE | Henry | 1903 | 36 | South Rhondda | Llanharan | Collier | 77091 |
| THORNEWILL | Thomas | 1907 | 37 | Swadlincote | Swadlincote | Stallman | 77090 |
| THORNELY | R.J. (injured) | 1954 | 38 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Collier | 77089 |
| THORNEL | N.C. (injured) | 1912 | 14 | Sherwood (a) | Llwynypia | Collier Boy | 77086 |
| THORNEL | Walter Charles | 1912 | 14 | Sherwood (a) | Llwynypia | Collier’s Boy | 77087 |
| THORNEL | William (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Sherwood Level | Llwynypia | Collier | 77088 |
| THORNE | Alfred | 1934 | 58 | Holditch | Chesterton | Packer | 77070 |
| THORNE | Bryn (injured) | 1949 | 30 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 77071 |
| THORNE | C. (injured) | 1955 | 29 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Rigger | 77072 |
| THORNE | Charles | 1910 | 63 | New Mills Quarry | Quarryman & Occupier | 77073 | |
| THORNE | Daniel | 1905 | 39 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Stoker | 77074 |
| THORNE | Edward | 1917 | 27 | Duchy | Pontycymer | Rescue Team Instructor | 77075 |
| THORNE | Edwin George | 1913 | 28 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 77076 | |
| THORNE | Frank | 1913 | 22 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Shifter | 77077 |
| THORNE | Harry (injured) | 1912 | 19 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 77078 |