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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRANG | Robert | 1907 | 23 | Bothwell Castle, No.3 Pit | Blantyre | Roadsman | 73902 |
| STRANG | Robert | 1928 | 25 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Electrician | 73903 |
| STRAND | C. (injured) | 1950 | 40 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Dumper | 73898 |
| STRAND | l. (injured) | 1953 | 67 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Repairer | 73899 |
| STRAKER | Frank Joyce | 1906 | 19 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Pony Putter | 73897 |
| STRAIN | Anthony | 1938 | 17 | Hamilton Palace | Bothwell | Pit Top Man | 73896 |
| STRADLING | Henry (injured) | 1934 | 49 | Park & Dare | Cwmparc | Boiler Repairer | 73894 |
| STRADLING | John (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Boiler Maker | 73895 |
| STRACHEN | David | 1910 | 59 | Fergushill, No.28 Pit | Kilwinning | Brusher | 73893 |
| STRACHAN | Alexander Jnr | 1933 | 26 | Polton | Bonnyrigg | Brusher | 73883 |
| STRACHAN | Andrew | 1911 | 38 | Rosebank, No.6 Pit | Dunfermline | Miner | 73884 |
| STRACHAN | Andrew | 1919 | Burnockhill Pit | Ochiltree | 73885 | ||
| STRACHAN | David (or William?) | 1914 | 46 | Aitken | Kelty | Hanger-On | 73886 |
| STRACHAN | James | 1928 | Easton | Bathgate | 73887 | ||
| STRACHAN | Matthew Nicol | 1955 | Polquhairn | Drongan | Colliery Foreman Erector | 73888 | |
| STRACHAN | Stewart | 1935 | 46 | Highhouse | Auchinleck | 73889 | |
| STRACHAN | Thomas | 1930 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 73890 | ||
| STRACHAN | W. | 1945 | 67 | Eppleton | Hetton | Greaser | 73891 |
| STRACHAN | William | 1902 | 15 | Pelton | Pelton | Driver | 73892 |
| STOWMAN | D.W. (injured) | 1951 | 48 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Collier | 73882 |
| STOWERY | David (injured) | 1947 | 32 | Llanhilleth, Steam Coal | Llanhilleth | Rider | 73881 |
| STOWELL | Alan (injured) | 1938 | 18 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Stubber | 73877 |
| STOWELL | L. (injured) | 1948 | 24 | Bedford | Atherton | Underground Fitter | 73878 |
| STOWELL | Levi (injured) | 1948 | Bedford | Atherton | Underground Fitter | 73879 | |
| STOWELL | Thomas F. | 1925 | 19 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Assistant Haulier | 73880 |