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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYKES | Arthur | 1913 | 30 | Victoria (h) | Morley | Collier | 74457 |
| SYKES | Clark (injured) | 1930 | 31 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Packer | 74458 |
| SYKES | Edward | 1904 | 54 | West Riding | Altofts | Byeworkman | 74459 |
| SYKES | Ernest | 1908 | 15 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Pony Driver | 74460 |
| SYKES | F. (injured) | 1928 | 33 | Clough House | Wardle | Drawer | 74461 |
| SYKES | Frank | 1918 | 17 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Haulage | 74462 |
| SYKES | Fred | 1909 | 31 | Peckfield | Micklefield | Byeworker | 74463 |
| SYKES | G.W. | 1937 | 38 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Stoneman | 74464 |
| SYKES | G.W. | 1940 | 38 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Stoneman | 74465 |
| SYKES | George | 1914 | 62 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | 74466 | |
| SYKES | George | 1914 | 62 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | Collier | 74467 |
| SYKES | George Henry | 1910 | 21 | Dark Lane | Ravensthorpe | Hurrier | 74468 |
| SYKES | Harry (injured) | 1936 | 24 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Assistant Surveyor | 74469 |
| SYKES | Henry | 1907 | 28 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Collier | 74470 |
| SYKES | J. | 1903 | 38 | West End | Morley | Collier | 74471 |
| SYKES | James | 1902 | 47 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 74472 |
| SYKES | James William | 1905 | 35 | Mitchell Main | Darfield | Collier | 74473 |
| SYKES | Joseph | 1903 | 38 | West End | Morley | 74474 | |
| SYKES | Leonard (injured) | 1956 | 31 | Standish Hall Drift | Standish | Collier | 74475 |
| SYKES | Percy | 1915 | 38 | Cortonwood | Brampton | 74476 | |
| SYKES | Thomas | 1901 | 29 | Creswell | Creswell | Shunter | 74477 |
| SYKES | Thomas | 1905 | 22 | Sharlston West [or Walton] | Walton | Coal Filler | 74478 |
| SYKES | William | 1910 | 60 | Central Silkstone | Barnsley | Miner | 74479 |
| SYDNEY | Joseph | 1944 | 44 | Carway | Carway | Assistant Collier | 74453 |
| SYDDALL | Robert (injured) | 1915 | 27 | Ladyshore, Owl Hole | Little Lever | Hewer | 74451 |