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 | John Snr | 1925 | Brownlee, No.2 Pit | Law | Coal Miner | 77012 | |
| THOMSON | John Stephenson | 1921 | Westrigg | Westcraigs | 77013 | ||
| THOMSON | Joseph | 1905 | 65 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Miner | 77014 |
| THOMSON | Joseph | 1905 | 16 | Whitespot Quarry | Nipper | 77015 | |
| THOMSON | Laurence | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 77016 | ||
| THOMSON | Lawrence | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 77017 | ||
| THOMSON | Matthew | 1963 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Deputy | 77018 | |
| THOMSON | Michael | 1906 | 38 | Benarty | Kelty | Miner | 77019 |
| THOMSON | Peter | 1901 | 26 | Craighead, No.2 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 77020 |
| THOMSON | Peter | 1929 | Roslin | Roslin | 77021 | ||
| THOMSON | Robert | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 77022 | ||
| THOMSON | Robert | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 77023 | ||
| THOMSON | Robert | 1930 | 37 | Easton | Bathgate | Chain Runner | 77024 |
| THOMSON | Robert Jack | 1920 | Callendar, Cleuch Mine | Falkirk | 77025 | ||
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1905 | 40 | Corsehill Quarry | Annan | Machineman | 77026 |
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1920 | Kames | Muirkirk | Miner | 77027 | |
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 77028 | ||
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 77029 | ||
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1925 | Aitken | Kelty | 77030 | ||
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1925 | 23 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | 77031 | |
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1925 | Swinhill, No.2 Pit | Larkhall | Undermanager | 77032 | |
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1927 | Shettleston, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Shettleston | 77033 | ||
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1954 | 18 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | 77034 | |
| THOMSON | Thomas | 1955 | 19 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | Assistant Machineman | 77035 |
| THOMSON | Thomas Jnr | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 77036 |