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 | John | 1914 | 23 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Hewer | 74950 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1914 | 62 | Twizell | West Pelton | Waggonwayman | 74951 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1915 | 50 | Taylor Pit | Standish | Dataller | 74952 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1917 | Arniston, Emily Pit | Gorebridge | 74953 | ||
| TAYLOR | John | 1918 | 30 | Bent | Hamilton | Machineman | 74954 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1925 | 19 | Pemberton | Wigan | Haulage | 74955 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1938 | 45 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Oversman | 74956 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1944 | 42 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Underlooker | 74957 |
| TAYLOR | John | 1950 | 33 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Coal Miner | 74958 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1912 | 41 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Labourer | 74959 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1914 | 38 | Eccleshill | Darwen | Undermanager | 74960 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1921 | 24 | Moss, No.3 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 74961 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1924 | 36 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Collier | 74962 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74963 | ||
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74964 | ||
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1926 | 69 | Chequerbent | Over Hulton | Dataller | 74965 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1927 | 63 | Pemberton | Wigan | Dataller | 74966 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 74967 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1929 | 65 | Elled | Pontnewynydd | Labourer | 74968 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Britannia | Pengam | Rider | 74969 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Drawer | 74970 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1931 | 51 | Laws Quarry | Rock Getter | 74971 | |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Cannop | Speech House Road | Collier | 74972 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1932 | 33 | Lyme | Haydock | Collier | 74973 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1934 | 18 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Collier’s Helper | 74974 |