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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74367 | ||
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74368 | ||
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74369 | ||
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74370 | ||
| SWIFT | Henry (injured) | 1944 | 43 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 74371 |
| SWIFT | Isaac | 1915 | 26 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 74372 | |
| SWIFT | J. (injured) | 1959 | 17 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 74373 |
| SWIFT | James | 1908 | 14 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Pony Driver | 74374 |
| SWIFT | James | 1926 | 65 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Timberman | 74375 |
| SWIFT | James (Injured) | 1983 | 46 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Coalface worker | 74376 |
| SWIFT | Joe | 1914 | 40 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor | Carlton | 74377 | |
| SWIFT | Joe | 1914 | 40 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor | Carlton | Collier | 74378 |
| SWIFT | John | 1905 | 24 | Bold | Earlstown | 74379 | |
| SWIFT | John | 1905 | 24 | Bold, No.3 | Earlstown | Collier | 74380 |
| SWIFT | John | 1911 | 22 | Moston | Newton Heath | Haulier | 74381 |
| SWIFT | John | 1943 | 52 | Sherdley | St Helens | Shaftsman | 74382 |
| SWIFT | John (injured) | 1914 | 22 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 74383 |
| SWIFT | John (injured) | 1919 | 34 | Carr Common | Hindley Green | Dataller | 74384 |
| SWIFT | John (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74385 | ||
| SWIFT | John (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74386 | ||
| SWIFT | John (injured) | 1943 | 15 | Ravenhead, No.10 | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 74387 |
| SWIFT | John B. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74388 | ||
| SWIFT | John Brindle (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 74389 | ||
| SWIFT | Joseph | 1914 | 46 | Creswell | Creswell | Stallman | 74390 |
| SWIFT | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74391 |