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 | Gilbert | 1921 | 28 | Ayr, No.1 Drumley Pit | Annbank | Brusher | 76987 |
| THOMSON | Henry | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 76988 | ||
| THOMSON | Henry | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 76989 | ||
| THOMSON | Hugh Collins | 1961 | 40 | Overtown | Overtown | Coal miner (stripper) | 76990 |
| THOMSON | James | 1900 | 49 | Whitehall | Rosewell | Waggon Repairer | 76991 |
| THOMSON | James | 1900 | 49 | Whitehill | Rosewell | Wagon Repairer | 76992 |
| THOMSON | James | 1902 | 15 | Carmuir | Larbert | Miner | 76993 |
| THOMSON | James | 1903 | 15 | Braidhurst | Motherwell | Miner | 76994 |
| THOMSON | James | 1906 | 45 | Michael | East Wemyss | Repairer | 76995 |
| THOMSON | James | 1934 | Frances | Dysart | 76996 | ||
| THOMSON | James | 1942 | 69 | Lindsay | Kelty | 76997 | |
| THOMSON | James | 1942 | Lindsay | Kelty | Miner | 76998 | |
| THOMSON | John | 1912 | 40 | Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit | Hindley | Fireman | 76999 |
| THOMSON | John | 1915 | Carberry, Old Pit | Whitecraig | Miner | 77000 | |
| THOMSON | John | 1915 | Carberry, Old Pit | Whitecraig | Miner | 77001 | |
| THOMSON | John | 1921 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Engineman | 77002 | |
| THOMSON | John | 1926 | Batonrigg | Shotts | Repairer | 77003 | |
| THOMSON | John | 1933 | 36 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Brusher | 77004 |
| THOMSON | John | 1935 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | 77005 | ||
| THOMSON | John | 1941 | 20 | Arniston, Emily Pit | Gorebridge | Surface Worker | 77006 |
| THOMSON | John | 1958 | 41 | Cameron | Buckhaven | 77007 | |
| THOMSON | John | 1958 | 41 | Cameron | Buckhaven | Miner | 77008 |
| THOMSON | John Jnr | 1925 | 26 | Brownlee, No.2 Pit | Law | 77009 | |
| THOMSON | John Rintoul | 1928 | Kenmuir | Tollcross | 77010 | ||
| THOMSON | John Sneddon | 1969 | Manor Powis | Causewayhead | Coal miner power loader | 77011 |