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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUART | John | 1912 | Michael | East Wemyss | 74001 | ||
| STUART | Morgan | 1905 | 15 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Boy | 74002 |
| STUART | Walter | 1917 | 37 | Donibristle, James Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 74003 |
| STRUTHERS | Matthew | 1912 | 45 | Braehead, No.1 Pit | Fauldhouse | Bottomer | 73997 |
| STRUTHERS | William Kennedy | 1921 | Murdostoun | Cleland | 73998 | ||
| STRUTH | James | 1924 | Deans, No.5 Mine | Deans | Shale Miner | 73996 | |
| STRUDWICK | Alan William (Injured) | 1982 | 24 | Great Linford Quarry | Great Linford | Lorry driver | 73995 |
| STROUGHTON | Thomas | 1908 | 43 | Ashington | Ashington | Timberman | 73994 |
| STRONGMAN | Bernard | 1912 | 19 | Western Quarry | Clay Labourer | 73993 | |
| STRONG | Arthur (injured) | 1925 | 21 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage | 73984 |
| STRONG | Francis | 1906 | 40 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Assistant Repairer | 73985 |
| STRONG | J. (injured) | 1939 | 62 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 73986 |
| STRONG | John | 1901 | 22 | Dunston Garesfield | Dunston | Hewer | 73987 |
| STRONG | John | 1902 | 16 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier’s Boy | 73988 |
| STRONG | John | 1902 | 20 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier | 73989 |
| STRONG | Kenneth | 1962 | 32 | Tower | Hirwaun | Deputy | 73990 |
| STRONG | William | 1902 | 42 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier | 73991 |
| STRONG | William (injured) | 1911 | 39 | Moelferna Quarry | Glyndyfrdwy | Labourer | 73992 |
| STRONG | Arthur (injured) | 1919 | 15 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Haulage Hand | 73983 |
| STRONACH | Robert | 1942 | 32 | Whitrigg, No.6 Pit | Whitburn | 73981 | |
| STRONACH | Robert Forbes | 1942 | Burnbrae [Whitrigg, No.6 Pit] | Whitburn | Stripper | 73982 | |
| STROGAN | Charles | 1913 | 35 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Labourer | 73980 |
| STRINGFELLOW | J. (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 73968 | ||
| STRINGFELLOW | J. (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 73969 | ||
| STRINGFELLOW | James | 1921 | 43 | Langtree | Standish | Chargeman | 73970 |