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 | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74392 | ||
| SWIFT | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74393 | ||
| SWIFT | L. (Injured) | 1974 | 42 | Cronton | Whiston | Powerloader man | 74394 |
| SWIFT | Margaret (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74395 | ||
| SWIFT | Peter (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Holland | Upholland | Daywageman | 74396 |
| SWIFT | Richard (injured) | 1931 | 19 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Haulage Hand | 74397 |
| SWIFT | Robert Ernest | 1934 | 27 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 74398 |
| SWIFT | Stanley (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Holland, No.6 | Upholland | Collier | 74399 |
| SWIFT | Thoman | 1907 | 47 | Rawdon | Moira | Stoneman | 74400 |
| SWIFT | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 55 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Fireman | 74401 |
| SWIFT | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 74402 | ||
| SWIFT | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74403 | ||
| SWIFT | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74404 | ||
| SWIFT | Thomas (injured) | 1935 | 33 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 74405 |
| SWIFT | Thomas A. (injured) | 1931 | 21 | Lea Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 74406 |
| SWIFT | Thornley (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 74407 | ||
| SWIFT | Thornley (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 74408 | ||
| SWIFT | W. (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 74409 | ||
| SWIFT | Walter (injured) | 1929 | 30 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Coal Getter | 74410 |
| SWIFT | Walter (injured) | 1931 | 32 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Shotfirer | 74411 |
| SWIFT | William | 1914 | 50 | Ashton's Green, No.5 | St Helens | Daywageman | 74412 |
| SWIFT | William (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74413 | ||
| SWIFT | William (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74414 | ||
| SWIFT | William (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 74415 | ||
| SWIFT | William (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74416 |