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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAUGHAN | G.A. | 1930 | 31 | Eldon | Shildon | Waggonway Man | 73925 |
| STRAUGHAN | William | 1917 | 54 | Urpeth | Urpeth | Shifter | 73926 |
| STRATTON | James Patrick | 1925 | Houldsworth | Patna | 73922 | ||
| STRATTON | Thomas | 1912 | 35 | Botallack | St Just | Mine Captain | 73923 |
| STRATTON | William | 1905 | 41 | Murton | Murton | Hewer | 73924 |
| STRATHIE | David | 1931 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 73920 | ||
| STRATHIE | David | 1931 | 42 | Valleyfield, No.2 Pit | Newmills | 73921 | |
| STRATHHAM | F. | 1916 | 32 | Apedale, Forge Pit | Chesterton | 73919 | |
| STRATHEARN | Henry | 1916 | Mid Breich, No.1 Pit | Blackburn | Haulage Engineman | 73918 | |
| STRATFORD | Alfred (injured) | 1928 | 57 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Assistant Timberman | 73915 |
| STRATFORD | Stanley | 1934 | 39 | Gresford | Wrexham | Packer | 73916 |
| STRATFORD | Stanley (injured) | 1926 | 21 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 73917 |
| STRASENBURGH | Norman | 1910 | 14 | Backworth | Backworth | Trapper | 73914 |
| STRANKS | Arthur | 1907 | 33 | National, No.1 | Wattstown | Rider | 73913 |
| STRANGER | William (injured) | 1955 | Risehow | Flimby | Coalface Worker | 73912 | |
| STRANGE | Albert | 1934 | 25 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 73904 |
| STRANGE | Frederick | 1934 | Gresford | Wrexham | 73905 | ||
| STRANGE | J. (Injured) | 1984 | 35 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | General worker | 73906 |
| STRANGE | L. (injured) | 1958 | 16 | Cwm Carn | Cwmcarn | Trainee | 73907 |
| STRANGE | Lewis (injured) | 1946 | 61 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Repairer | 73908 |
| STRANGE | William (injured) | 1924 | 30 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 73909 |
| STRANGE | William J. | 1902 | 17 | Vochrhiw, No.2 Pit | Fochriw | Labourer | 73910 |
| STRANGE | Worthington (injured) | 1929 | 36 | Bargoed South | Bargoed | Repairer | 73911 |
| STRANG | James | 1933 | Blackrigg, No.2 Pit | Armadale | Miner | 73900 | |
| STRANG | James | 1949 | Easton | Bathgate | Loaderman | 73901 |