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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRICKLAND | Thomas | 1914 | 25 | Garswood Hall, No.6 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor’s Man | 73956 |
| STRICKLAND | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 20 | Pemberton | Wigan | Daywageman | 73957 |
| STRICKLAND | William (injured) | 1915 | 46 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Banksman | 73958 |
| STRICKLAND | William (injured) | 1916 | 57 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Labourer | 73959 |
| STRICK | Matthew (Injured) | 1979 | 54 | Penlee Quarry | Newlyn | Driller | 73947 |
| STRIBLEY | Thomas | 1912 | 35 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 73945 |
| STRIBLEY | William (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 73946 |
| STRETCH | J. (injured) | 1921 | 46 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 73941 |
| STRETCH | James (injured) | 1951 | 64 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Underground Manager | 73942 |
| STRETCH | Samuel (injured) | 1917 | 32 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Coal Cutter | 73943 |
| STRETCH | William (injured) | 1931 | 24 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 73944 |
| STREET | J. | 1943 | 60 | Murton | Murton | Stoneman | 73933 |
| STREET | James | 1904 | 28 | Holly Bank | Essington | Loader | 73934 |
| STREET | John | 1904 | 53 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Blacksmith | 73935 |
| STREET | Joseph | 1909 | 54 | Catlow Quarry | Nelson | Quarrier | 73936 |
| STREET | Joseph | 1913 | 31 | Clay Cross | Clay Cross | Shotfirer | 73937 |
| STREET | Joseph | 1947 | 62 | Bradford | Bradford | Wagon Engineman | 73938 |
| STREET | Reginald (injured) | 1941 | 42 | Hafod | Ruabon | Electrician | 73939 |
| STREET | Ronald (injured) | 1948 | 24 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Haulage Hand | 73940 |
| STREAMS | John | 1912 | 34 | Cethin | Abercanaid | Collier | 73932 |
| STREAMES | John (injured) | 1912 | 34 | Cethin | Abercanaid | Collier | 73931 |
| STRAWHORN | Robert | 1917 | Portland, No.6 Pit | Hurlford | 73930 | ||
| STRAWEL | James (injured) | 1917 | 67 | Priestner's, No.1 | Westleigh | Labourer | 73929 |
| STRAW | John | 1904 | 25 | Stanley (b) | Stanley | Stallman | 73927 |
| STRAW | Joseph | 1900 | 47 | Cadley Hill | Swadlincote | Dataller | 73928 |