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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPROSTON | William (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 72906 |
| SPROATT | Robert | 1908 | 35 | Maxwood, No.1 Pit | Galston | Miner | 72900 |
| SPROAKS | Robert | 1901 | 47 | North Biddick | Fatfield | Stoneman | 72899 |
| SPRINGTHORPE Jnr | James | 1912 | 19 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Surveyor | 72898 |
| SPRINGTHORPE | James Snr | 1912 | 45 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Deputy - Rescuer | 72897 |
| SPRINGGATE | H. (injured) | 1925 | 26 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 72896 |
| SPRIGGS | Charles (injured) | 1921 | 23 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 72891 |
| SPRIGGS | M.J. (injured) | 1958 | 46 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Dumper | 72892 |
| SPRIGGS | W. (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 72893 | ||
| SPRIGGS | William (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 72894 | ||
| SPRIGGS | William (injured) | 1932 | Cronton | Whiston | 72895 | ||
| SPRENGEL | Aubery (injured) | 1954 | 17 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Pony Driver | 72890 |
| SPREIGHT | ? | 1903 | 27 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | 72889 | |
| SPREADBURY | George E. | 1913 | 32 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 72888 | |
| SPREADBOROUGH | B. (injured) | 1945 | 47 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Rider | 72887 |
| SPRATTLING | N.J. (injured) | 1935 | 32 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Collier | 72886 |
| SPRATT | David Alexander | 1912 | 17 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Pony Putter | 72883 |
| SPRATT | John (injured) | 1926 | 21 | Wyndham, No.2 | Nantymoel | Assistant Collier | 72884 |
| SPRATT | Peter (injured) | 1931 | 37 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 72885 |
| SPRAGGON | S. | 1932 | 56 | Marsden [aka Whitburn] | Whitburn | Stoneman | 72882 |
| SPRAGG | Richard | 1912 | 35 | Thorne | Moorends | 72880 | |
| SPRAGG | Richard | 1912 | 35 | Thorne | Moorends | Blacksmith | 72881 |
| SPOWART | D.G. (injured) | 1955 | 39 | Abernant | Argoed | Sinker | 72873 |
| SPOWART | David | 1927 | Donibristle | Donibristle | 72874 | ||
| SPOWART | David | 1927 | Donibristle, James & Marion Pits | Cowdenbeath | 72875 |