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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPILLAR | John | 1910 | 38 | Ibstock | Ibstock | Dayman | 72851 |
| SPILLANE | John (injured) | 1915 | 18 | Lisduff Quarry | Errill | Labourer | 72850 |
| SPILBY | Alfred | 1927 | 59 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Engine Tenter | 72848 |
| SPILBY | John | 1901 | 19 | Clint Hill Quarry | Mountsorrel | Labourer | 72849 |
| SPIKING | C.T. | 1909 | 26 | Allerton Bywater | Allerton Bywater | Collier | 72847 |
| SPIERS | Alexander | 1916 | Seafield, No.3 Mine | Blackburn | Shale Miner | 72844 | |
| SPIERS | Andrew Beaton | 1977 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Miner | 72845 | |
| SPIERS | John | 1936 | 41 | Frances | Dysart | Miner | 72846 |
| SPICER | John | 1911 | 36 | Kenmuirhill | Shettleston | Miner | 72843 |
| SPIBEY | Joseph | 1923 | 29 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Collier | 72842 |
| SPERRINS | John | 1903 | 30 | Sandwell Park | West Bromwich | Loader | 72841 |
| SPENDLOVE | Anthony | 1905 | 61 | Shipley | Heanor | Labourer | 72840 |
| SPENDER | George (injured) | 1931 | 62 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Roadman | 72837 |
| SPENDER | James (injured) | 1932 | 42 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 72838 |
| SPENDER | John William (injured) | 1914 | 41 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Dataller | 72839 |
| SPENDEL | Anthony (injured) | 1955 | 34 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Haulage Hand | 72836 |
| SPENCER | Albert | 1925 | 18 | Tonge | Tonge with Haulgh | Haulage | 72786 |
| SPENCER | Albert (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72787 | ||
| SPENCER | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 72788 | ||
| SPENCER | Arthur | 1902 | 50 | Soothill Quarry | Batley | Stone Getter | 72789 |
| SPENCER | Arthur | 1913 | 17 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Assistant Foreman | 72790 |
| SPENCER | Edwin (injured) | 1956 | 18 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 72791 |
| SPENCER | Ernest | 1914 | 30 | Cropwell Bishop | Cropwell Bishop | Miner | 72792 |
| SPENCER | Ernest Albert | 1915 | 49 | Cinder Hill | Babbington | Stallman | 72793 |
| SPENCER | F. | 1902 | 48 | Brancliffe Quarry | Shireoaks | Engineman | 72794 |