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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON | John James | 1920 | 56 | Medomsley | Medomsley | Stoneman | 76887 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph | 1906 | 63 | Derwent | Medomsley | Greaser | 76888 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph | 1924 | 41 | Priestner's, No.2 | Westleigh | 76889 | |
| THOMPSON | Joseph (injured) | 1919 | 39 | Outwood | Outwood | Collier | 76890 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 16 | Pemberton | Wigan | Putter | 76891 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 76892 | ||
| THOMPSON | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 20 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 76893 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | 55 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.1 Pit | Cymmer | Fitter’s Labourer | 76894 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph (injured) | 1953 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Coal Face Worker | 76895 | |
| THOMPSON | Joseph Richard | 1903 | 38 | Shelton, No.1 Rowhurst | Hanley | Pikeman | 76896 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph W. (injured) | 1952 | Hartley Quarry | Hartley | Quarryman | 76897 | |
| THOMPSON | L. (injured) | 1958 | 35 | Chanters | Atherton | Faceworker | 76898 |
| THOMPSON | Lawrence | 1951 | 54 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Dataller | 76899 |
| THOMPSON | Lyall John | 1912 | 17 | Addison | Ryton | Siding Lad | 76900 |
| THOMPSON | Paul (Injured) | 1978 | 26 | Bentley | Bentley | Ripper | 76901 |
| THOMPSON | Philip James | 1967 | 64 | Michael | East Wemyss | Greaser | 76902 |
| THOMPSON | Ralph | 1924 | 60 | Bold | Earlstown | Daywageman | 76903 |
| THOMPSON | Raymond (injured) | 1951 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | 76904 | ||
| THOMPSON | Raymond (Injured) | 1977 | 36 | Florence | Longton | Electrician | 76905 |
| THOMPSON | Reginald (injured) | 1949 | 42 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Stower Deep | 76906 |
| THOMPSON | Richard | 1912 | 16 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 76907 |
| THOMPSON | Richard Hall | 1953 | 41 | Boldon | West Boldon | 76908 | |
| THOMPSON | Robert | 1921 | 51 | Saint Hilda's | South Shields | Hewer | 76909 |
| THOMPSON | Robert | 1925 | Montagu Main, View Pit | Scotswood | 76910 | ||
| THOMPSON | Robert (injured) | 1914 | 54 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Collier | 76911 |