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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD | George (injured) | 1931 | 17 | Strangeways Hall | Hindley | Screenhand | 85523 |
| WOOD | George (injured) | 1941 | 29 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Ripper | 85524 |
| WOOD | George (injured) | 1947 | 15 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Surface Hand | 85525 |
| WOOD | George Alfred | 1913 | 32 | Cinder Hill | Babbington | Stallman | 85526 |
| WOOD | George Henry (injured) | 1953 | 53 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Shaftsman | 85527 |
| WOOD | George R. (injured) | 1940 | 47 | Moston | Newton Heath | Haulage | 85528 |
| WOOD | George Trevor | 1913 | 26 | Florence | Longton | Loader | 85529 |
| WOOD | George William (injured) | 1931 | 40 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Fireman | 85530 |
| WOOD | Gordon | 1912 | 26 | Laisterdyke Quarry | Bradford | Clay Filler | 85531 |
| WOOD | Griffith | 1902 | 45 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Sinker | 85532 |
| WOOD | H. (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 85533 | ||
| WOOD | H.E. (injured) | 1940 | 39 | Holditch | Chesterton | Loader | 85534 |
| WOOD | Harold (injured) | 1948 | 46 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Collier | 85535 |
| WOOD | Harry | 1906 | 68 | Washington Quarry | Labourer | 85536 | |
| WOOD | Harry (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 85537 | ||
| WOOD | Harry (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 85538 |
| WOOD | Henry | 1911 | 32 | Sharlston | Sharlston | 85539 | |
| WOOD | Henry | 1911 | 32 | Sharlston | Sharlston | Labourer | 85540 |
| WOOD | Herbert | 1906 | 27 | Wyken | Walsgrave on Sowe | Stallman | 85541 |
| WOOD | Herbert (injured) | 1918 | 35 | Bedford | Atherton | Collier | 85542 |
| WOOD | Herbert (injured) | 1924 | 20 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | Dataller | 85543 |
| WOOD | Inkerman | 1911 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 85544 | |
| WOOD | Isaac | 1946 | 70 | Douglas | Douglas | Colliery Surfaceman | 85545 |
| WOOD | J. | 1909 | 55 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 85546 | |
| WOOD | J. (Injured) | 1978 | 59 | Wood Lane Quarry | Crusher attendant | 85547 |