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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEWART | Edward | 1934 | 28 | Kingshill, No.2 Pit | Allanton | 73515 | |
| STEWART | George | 1904 | 46 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Timberman | 73516 |
| STEWART | George | 1916 | 29 | Neilsland | Hamilton | Miner | 73517 |
| STEWART | George (injured) | 1954 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Faceworker | 73518 | |
| STEWART | Henry | 1947 | 67 | Michael | East Wemyss | Colliery Oncost Worker | 73519 |
| STEWART | Hugh | 1904 | 20 | Cadder, No.17 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Drawer | 73520 |
| STEWART | Hugh | 1920 | Woodmuir | West Calder | Miner | 73521 | |
| STEWART | Hugh | 1931 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Foreman | 73522 | |
| STEWART | Hugh Greig | 1925 | Ormiston | Ormiston | 73523 | ||
| STEWART | Ian Hamilton | 1960 | Sorn | Mauchline | Miner | 73524 | |
| STEWART | James | 1908 | 49 | Hailes Quarry | Pump Attendant | 73525 | |
| STEWART | James | 1924 | Canderigg | Stonehouse | 73526 | ||
| STEWART | James (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier | 73527 |
| STEWART | James Abernethy | 1932 | Whitehill | Rosewell | 73528 | ||
| STEWART | James Ruthven | 1917 | Duddingston, No.1 Mine | Dalmeny | Shale Miner | 73529 | |
| STEWART | John | 1905 | 37 | Hill of Beath | Cowdenbeath | Waggon Repairer | 73530 |
| STEWART | John | 1905 | 21 | Minto | Lochgelly | Labourer | 73531 |
| STEWART | John | 1909 | 17 | Caprington, No.41 Pit | Kilmarnock | Drawer | 73532 |
| STEWART | John | 1913 | 50 | Newton, No.1 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 73533 |
| STEWART | John | 1914 | 21 | Walkmill | Moresby | Hewer | 73534 |
| STEWART | John | 1915 | 62 | Eldon | Shildon | 73535 | |
| STEWART | John | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | 73536 | ||
| STEWART | John (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Caunchman | 73537 |
| STEWART | John Brown | 1964 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Beltman | 73538 | |
| STEWART | John W. | 1906 | 16 | South Hetton | Haswell | Tracer | 73539 |