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 | William J. | 1907 | 21 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Putter | 76962 |
| THOMPSON | William James | 1911 | 36 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Enginewright | 76963 |
| THOMPSON | A.C. | 1903 | 14 | Carlton Main | Carlton | Driver | 76782 |
| THOMPSON | Abel (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Llwynypia, No.6 | Llwynypia | Haulier | 76783 |
| THOMPSON | Addison | 1900 | 45 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Hewer | 76784 |
| THOMPSON | Alexander | 1910 | 45 | Broomrigg, No.3 Pit | Bonnybridge | Roadsman | 76785 |
| THOMPSON | Alexander | 1936 | 26 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 76786 | |
| THOMPSON | Alfred | 1906 | 43 | Pelton | Pelton | Shifter | 76787 |
| THOMPSON | Alfred (injured) | 1942 | 30 | Bickershaw, No.4 Pit | Bickershaw | Collier | 76788 |
| THOMPSON | Alfred Charles | 1905 | 31 | Swalwell Garesfield | Swalwell | Hewer | 76789 |
| THOMPSON | Andrew | 1916 | 20 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Drawer | 76790 |
| THOMPSON | Anthony (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 76791 | ||
| THOMPSON | Arthur | 1906 | 18 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Hutcher | 76792 |
| THOMPSON | Arthur | 1915 | 13 | Robin Hood | Rothwell | 76793 | |
| THOMPSON | Arthur (injured) | 1920 | 40 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Dataller | 76794 |
| THOMPSON | Arthur (injured) | 1940 | 43 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Fireman | 76795 |
| THOMPSON | B. (injured) | 1959 | 55 | Salthill Quarry | Clitheroe | Plant Hand | 76796 |
| THOMPSON | Benjamin | 1913 | 35 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 76797 |
| THOMPSON | Benjamin | 1938 | 18 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Haulage Hand | 76798 |
| THOMPSON | Bruce (Injured) | 1934 | 37 | Polmaise, No.3 Pit | Fallin | 76799 | |
| THOMOND | Joseph | 1912 | 32 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Gangrider | 76781 |
| THOMLINSON | Alfred | 1907 | 43 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Collier | 76776 |
| THOMLINSON | Charles (injured) | 1923 | 32 | Bankfield Quarry | Clitheroe | Quarryman | 76777 |
| THOMLINSON | J. (injured) | 1914 | 53 | Central Quarry | Appley Bridge | Crane Driver | 76778 |
| THOMLINSON | J.R. | 1900 | 30 | Barrowmouth | Sandwith | Manager | 76779 |