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 | Robert (injured) | 1930 | 46 | Howitt Hill Quarry | Grimshaw Green | Rock Getter | 76912 |
| THOMPSON | Robert Edward | 1912 | 23 | West Pelton, Alma | Pelton | Hand Putter | 76913 |
| THOMPSON | S.W. | 1947 | 37 | Chilton | Chilton | Hewer | 76914 |
| THOMPSON | Samuel | 1905 | 28 | Tunnel Pits | Galley Common | Rope Man | 76915 |
| THOMPSON | Samuel | 1913 | 33 | Sovereign, No.3 Yard | Atherton | Dataller | 76916 |
| THOMPSON | Samuel (injured) | 1925 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 76917 | ||
| THOMPSON | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 76918 | ||
| THOMPSON | Samuel (injured) | 1949 | 33 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Water Infuser | 76919 |
| THOMPSON | T. | 1937 | 58 | Towneley (a) | Ryton | Filler | 76920 |
| THOMPSON | T. | 1940 | 46 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 76921 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas | 1909 | 22 | West Stanley | Stanley | 76922 | |
| THOMPSON | Thomas | 1910 | 30 | Dunnikier | Kirkcaldy | Miner | 76923 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas | 1912 | 14 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Filler | 76924 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas | 1951 | 28 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Underground Bricklayer | 76925 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | 35 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Haulage | 76926 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | Cronton | Whiston | 76927 | ||
| THOMPSON | Thomas (injured) | 1952 | 34 | John Pit | Standish | Dayhand | 76928 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas David (injured) | 1953 | Clintz Quarry | Bigrigg | Quarryman | 76929 | |
| THOMPSON | V. (Injured) | 1974 | 51 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Blacksmith | 76930 |
| THOMPSON | W. | 1931 | 57 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Hewer | 76931 |
| THOMPSON | W. | 1932 | 61 | St Hilda's | South Shields | Filler | 76932 |
| THOMPSON | W. | 1940 | 55 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Stoneman | 76933 |
| THOMPSON | W. | 1946 | 50 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Puller Up | 76934 |
| THOMPSON | W. | 1957 | 28 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Collier | 76935 |
| THOMPSON | W. (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Golborne | Golborne | Daywageman | 76936 |