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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWANCOTT | David | 1914 | 38 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Haulier | 74299 |
| SWANCOTT | David (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier Boy | 74300 |
| SWANCOTT | E. (injured) | 1949 | 32 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 74301 |
| SWANCOT | John | 1901 | 32 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Rider | 74298 |
| SWAN | Andrew | 1928 | Woolmet | Portobello | 74282 | ||
| SWAN | David | 1953 | Minto | Lochgelly | Miner | 74283 | |
| SWAN | David (injured) | 1951 | 34 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Shotfirer | 74284 |
| SWAN | David Allan | 1945 | 14 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Pithead Worker | 74285 |
| SWAN | J. | 1925 | 20 | Thornley | New Thornley | Putter | 74286 |
| SWAN | James | 1901 | 45 | Belhaven | Wishaw | Wagon Shifter | 74287 |
| SWAN | James | 1922 | 47 | Calderhead, No.4 | Shotts | Repairer | 74288 |
| SWAN | John | 1904 | 33 | Milnwood, No.2 Pit | Bellshill | Brusher | 74289 |
| SWAN | John | 1931 | 26 | Hassockrigg | Shotts | Miner | 74290 |
| SWAN | John | 1952 | 36 | Hassockrigg | Shotts | Coal Miner Stripper | 74291 |
| SWAN | Joseph | 1924 | 14 | Blaydon Burn, Bessie Pit | Winlaton | Driver | 74292 |
| SWAN | Matthew | 1927 | Hassockrigg | Shotts | Machineman | 74293 | |
| SWAN | Nicholas | 1909 | 65 | Seaham | Seaham | Wasteman | 74294 |
| SWAN | Robert | 1908 | 34 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Pitheadman | 74295 |
| SWAN | Thomas | 1902 | 37 | Wallyford | Mussleburgh | Miner | 74296 |
| SWAN | William | 1954 | Hassockrigg | Shotts | Stripper | 74297 | |
| SWALLOW | Aaron | 1912 | 28 | Low Stubbin | Rawmarsh | Collier | 74279 |
| SWALLOW | James | 1902 | 70 | Batley | Batley | Banksman | 74280 |
| SWALLOW | John | 1909 | 68 | Craig-yr-hesg Quarry | Pontypridd | Stone Sawyer | 74281 |
| SWALLEY | James (injured) | 1916 | 57 | Chequerbent, No.1 | Over Hulton | Collier | 74278 |
| SWALES | Thomas | 1912 | 16 | Lintz | Burnhopfield | Bank Attendant | 74275 |