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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOKES | Ernest | 1900 | 24 | Wednesbury Oak | Tipton | Loader | 73684 |
| STOKES | Herbert | 1907 | 17 | Dover | Great Fall | Labourer | 73685 |
| STOKES | Ivor (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Ropeman | 73686 |
| STOKES | J.C. | 1952 | 42 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Conveyor Fitter | 73687 |
| STOKES | James A. | 1917 | 40 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 73688 |
| STOKES | John | 1902 | 31 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier | 73689 |
| STOKES | John | 1903 | 66 | Black Park | Chirk | Airwayman | 73690 |
| STOKES | John H. (injured) | 1946 | 54 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Prop Withdrawer | 73691 |
| STOKES | L.E. (injured) | 1953 | 31 | Tower | Hirwaun | Haulier | 73692 |
| STOKES | Leonard | 1933 | Varteg, Red Ash | Varteg | 73693 | ||
| STOKES | Robert | 1916 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | 73694 | ||
| STOKES | Thomas | 1900 | 26 | Farrington | Farrington Gurney | Hitcher | 73695 |
| STOKES | Thomas | 1911 | 41 | Cannock Chase, Hednesford | Cannock | Stallman | 73696 |
| STOKES | Thomas | 1911 | 41 | Cannock Chase, No.09 or Hednesford | Cannock | Stallman | 73697 |
| STOKES | Thomas | 1959 | 32 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Oncost Worker | 73698 |
| STOKES | Thomas | 1959 | 32 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Oncost Worker | 73699 |
| STOKES | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 65 | Brynn Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Timberman | 73700 |
| STOKES | W.H. | 1908 | 25 | Dunkerton | Tunley | Collier | 73701 |
| STOKES | William (injured) | 1950 | 60 | Ifton | St Martins | Shotfirer | 73702 |
| STOKES | Williams (injured) | 1947 | 57 | Ifton | St Martins | Shotfirer | 73703 |
| STOKER | Albert (injured) | 1948 | 47 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 73668 |
| STOKER | Charles (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Dataller | 73669 |
| STOKER | Christopher | 1906 | 27 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Stoneman | 73670 |
| STOKER | Ernest | 1912 | 14 | Bowden Close | Helmington Row | Tracer | 73671 |
| STOKER | J. | 1947 | 67 | Eppleton | Hetton | 73672 |