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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYMONDS | William | 1913 | 40 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Oiler Upper | 74508 |
| SYMONDS | William Charles | 1941 | 53 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Master Haulier | 74509 |
| SYMMONDS | Lewis | 1941 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Colliery Oversetter | 74498 | |
| SYMMONDS | William (injured) | 1926 | 34 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Collier | 74499 |
| SYMINGTON | James Mooney | 1918 | Shawfield | Law | 74497 | ||
| SYMES | Robert John | 1913 | 21 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 74496 | |
| SYMES | C H | 1957 | 37 | Mossfield | Longton | 74495 | |
| SYME | Alexander | 1908 | 34 | Grangemouth | Grangemouth | Miner | 74490 |
| SYME | James | 1903 | 36 | Cowdenbeath, No.10 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Fireman | 74491 |
| SYME | John | 1911 | 62 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Miner | 74492 |
| SYME | Mungo | 1937 | 36 | Meta Pit | Sauchie | Miner | 74493 |
| SYME | Robert | 1921 | Dechmont | Cambuslang | Miner | 74494 | |
| SYMCOX | F G | 1952 | 31 | Mossfield | Longton | 74489 | |
| SYLVESTER | F. | 1913 | 18 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | 74482 | |
| SYLVESTER | George | 1913 | 48 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | Labourer | 74483 |
| SYLVESTER | James (injured) | 1942 | 38 | Hayes Wood, No.6 | Halmer End | Collier | 74484 |
| SYLVESTER | Joseph | 1912 | 33 | Exhall | Bedworth | Contractor | 74485 |
| SYLVESTER | Samuel | 1913 | 14 | Freehold | Donnington | Coal Picker | 74486 |
| SYLVESTER | Tom | 1914 | 30 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | Wagon Lowerer | 74487 |
| SYLVESTER | William (injured) | 1912 | 55 | Cambrian Mercantile | Ystalyfera | Master Haulier | 74488 |
| SYLVANUS | Idris (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier’s Assistant | 74481 |
| SYKILNY | KIIer (injured) | 1959 | 35 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Ripper | 74480 |
| SYKES | Albert | 1907 | 19 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Filler | 74454 |
| SYKES | Alfred | 1913 | 51 | Lodge Mill | Kirkheaton | 74455 | |
| SYKES | Alfred | 1913 | 51 | Lodge Mill | Kirkheaton | Byeworker | 74456 |