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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR | Alexander (injured) | 1943 | 22 | Moston | Newton Heath | Coal Getter | 74787 |
| TAYLOR | Robert | 1910 | 38 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Caunchman | 75043 |
| TAYLOR | Alfred | 1900 | 39 | Silverhill | Teversal | Stallman | 74788 |
| TAYLOR | Robert | 1916 | 60 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Collier | 75044 |
| TAYLOR | Alfred | 1956 | 30 | Lyme | Haydock | Collier | 74789 |
| TAYLOR | Robert | 1917 | Calderbank | Baillieston | 75045 | ||
| TAYLOR | Alfred (injured) | 1918 | 39 | Astley | Astley | Hooker-On | 74790 |
| TAYLOR | Robert | 1921 | 30 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Miner | 75046 |
| TAYLOR | Alfred (injured) | 1942 | 35 | Blackclough | Deerplay | Miner | 74791 |
| TAYLOR | Robert | 1924 | 47 | Butterworth Hall | Milnrow | Coal Getter | 75047 |
| TAYLOR | Amos | 1913 | 29 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Collier | 74792 |
| TAYLOR | Robert | 1925 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | 75048 | ||
| TAYLOR | Amos (injured) | 1915 | 27 | Hewlett, No.1 | Hindley | Coal Getter | 74793 |
| TAYLOR | Robert (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 75049 | ||
| TAYLOR | Andrew | 1967 | 43 | Michael | East Wemyss | Deputy | 74794 |
| TAYLOR | Robert (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 75050 | ||
| TAYLOR | Andrew (Injured) | 1935 | Ferniegair | Hamilton | 74795 | ||
| TAYLOR | Robert (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Bank, No.4 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 75051 |
| TAYLOR | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74796 | ||
| TAYLOR | Ronald (Injured) | 1973 | 59 | Coed Cae | Pencoed | Collier | 75052 |
| TAYLOR | Arthur (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74797 | ||
| TAYLOR | Ronald Yates | 1957 | Cairnhill Mine | Lugar | Area Method Study Engineer | 75053 | |
| TAYLOR | Arthur (injured) | 1939 | 35 | Ding Quarry | Mason | 74798 | |
| TAYLOR | Ronnie Anthony | 1962 | 16 | Hapton Valley | Burnley | Supplies Man | 75054 |
| TAYLOR | Arthur George (injured) | 1947 | 48 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Hardgroundman | 74799 |