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 | James | 1903 | 52 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven | Roadsman | 74912 |
| TAYLOR | William (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 75168 | ||
| TAYLOR | James | 1906 | 40 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Labourer | 74913 |
| TAYLOR | William (injured) | 1932 | 51 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 75169 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1907 | 35 | Dundonald | Cardenden | Fireman | 74914 |
| TAYLOR | William (injured) | 1936 | 58 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Shotfirer | 75170 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1909 | 21 | Broad Oak. | Accrington | Collier | 74915 |
| TAYLOR | William (injured) | 1938 | 41 | Bradford | Bradford | Oiler & Greaser | 75171 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1910 | 31 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Bogie Hand | 74916 |
| TAYLOR | William (injured) | 1944 | 43 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Assistant Repairer | 75172 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1914 | 53 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Mason | 74917 |
| TAYLOR | William (injured) | 1951 | 54 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Assistant Electrician | 75173 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1918 | 31 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Collier | 74918 |
| TAYLOR | William Benjamin | 1905 | 34 | Ansley Hall | Chapel End | Dataller | 75174 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1919 | 31 | Oxcroft | Clowne | Stallman | 74919 |
| TAYLOR | William Davison | 1913 | 32 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Hewer | 75175 |
| TAYLOR | James | 1929 | 40 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Collier | 74920 |
| TAYLOR | William Henry | 1912 | 16 | Berry Hill, Ash Pit | Berry Hill | Pony Driver | 75176 |
| TAYLOR | James (injured) | 1914 | 22 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 74921 |
| TAYLOR | William Henry | 1927 | 53 | Swanwick | Alfreton | 75177 | |
| TAYLOR | James (injured) | 1918 | 43 | Great Harwood | Great Harwood | Coal Getter | 74922 |
| TAYLOR | William Henry | 1934 | 53 | Gresford | Wrexham | Cutterman | 75178 |
| TAYLOR | James (injured) | 1919 | 26 | Wood (Newton) | Haydock | Drawer | 74923 |
| TAYLOR | William John | 1913 | 33 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 75179 | |
| TAYLOR | James (injured) | 1920 | 23 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 74924 |