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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPENCER | Richard (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Labourer | 72820 |
| SPENCER | Richard Lawrence | 1910 | 27 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 72821 |
| SPENCER | Robert (injured) | 1954 | 46 | Deerplay Quarry | Deerplay | Jig Tenter | 72822 |
| SPENCER | Sam | 1913 | 54 | Shaw Cross | Dewsbury | 72823 | |
| SPENCER | Sam | 1913 | 54 | Shaw Cross | Dewsbury | Collier | 72824 |
| SPENCER | T. (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Conveyorman | 72825 |
| SPENCER | Thomas | 1902 | 34 | Orrell | Wigan | Collier | 72826 |
| SPENCER | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 55 | Gibfield | Atherton | Engineer | 72827 |
| SPENCER | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 72828 |
| SPENCER | William | 1903 | 73 | Whitehaven | Whitehaven | Shiftman | 72829 |
| SPENCER | William | 1914 | 30 | Cropwell Bishop | Cropwell Bishop | 72830 | |
| SPENCER | William | 1959 | 34 | Harp Bottom | Clayton | Miner | 72831 |
| SPENCER | William (injured) | 1934 | 33 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Fitter | 72832 |
| SPENCER | William (injured) | 1956 | 55 | Clock Face | St Helens | Belt patrolman | 72833 |
| SPENCER | William Hosea | 1906 | 23 | Tillery, Vivian Pit | Abertillery | Collier | 72834 |
| SPENCER | Willie | 1915 | 36 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | 72835 | |
| SPENCELY | David | 1924 | 20 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Putter | 72784 |
| SPENCELY | David | 1924 | 20 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Putter | 72785 |
| SPENCE | Charles | 1907 | 30 | West Wylam | West Wylam | Stoneman | 72774 |
| SPENCE | David | 1911 | 43 | Skellyton | Hamilton | Brusher | 72775 |
| SPENCE | George | 1916 | 49 | Balgonie, Julian Pit | Thornton | Engineer | 72776 |
| SPENCE | Harry | 1912 | 16 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Assistant Clerk | 72777 |
| SPENCE | James | 1908 | 21 | Dysart | Dysart | Miner | 72778 |
| SPENCE | James | 1912 | 20 | Dunsyston | Airdrie | Dook Chain Runner | 72779 |
| SPENCE | Joseph | 1930 | 24 | Bishop Middleham | Bishop Middleham | 72780 |