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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMSON (2) | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 77051 | ||
| THOMSON (1) | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 77050 | ||
| THOMSON | Alexander | 1916 | 41 | Ardeer | Stevenston | Miner | 76964 |
| THOMSON | Alexander | 1923 | Garthamlock | Garthamlock | 76965 | ||
| THOMSON | Alexander | 1926 | Robroyston | Barmulloch | Miner | 76966 | |
| THOMSON | Alexander | 1930 | 31 | Wellesley | Methil | 76967 | |
| THOMSON | Alexander | 1966 | Kinneil | Bo’ness | Oncost worker | 76968 | |
| THOMSON | Andrew | 1917 | 50 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | Miner | 76969 |
| THOMSON | Andrew | 1967 | 55 | Michael | East Wemyss | Power loader operator | 76970 |
| THOMSON | Bernard | 1905 | 16 | Rosie | Buckhaven | Drawer | 76971 |
| THOMSON | Bruce (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | 76972 | |
| THOMSON | David | 1901 | 20 | Holytown, No.5 Pit | Holytown | Miner | 76973 |
| THOMSON | David | 1903 | 39 | Broomhouse | Broomhouse | Fireman | 76974 |
| THOMSON | David | 1920 | Windyedge Pit | Kilmarnock | 76975 | ||
| THOMSON | David | 1923 | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | 76976 | ||
| THOMSON | David | 1923 | Cowdenbeath, No.17 Pit | Cowdenbeath | 76977 | ||
| THOMSON | David | 1923 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | 76978 | ||
| THOMSON | David | 1923 | 19 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | Motor attendant | 76979 |
| THOMSON | David | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 76980 | ||
| THOMSON | David | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 76981 | ||
| THOMSON | David | 1928 | Muiredge | Buckhaven | Repairer | 76982 | |
| THOMSON | Donald | 1927 | Smeaton | Dalkeith | 76983 | ||
| THOMSON | E. | 1928 | 31 | Maryhill | Kidsgrove | 76984 | |
| THOMSON | George | 1925 | 24 | Kames | Muirkirk | Miner | 76985 |
| THOMSON | George | 1934 | Bredisholm | Bargeddie | 76986 |