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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPEED | John (injured) | 1952 | 47 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Collier | 72753 |
| SPEED | John Makien | 1923 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | 72754 | ||
| SPEED | Robert | 1900 | 46 | Murton | Murton | Hewer | 72755 |
| SPEED | Robert (injured) | 1932 | 58 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 72756 |
| SPEED | William | 1940 | 77 | Wellesley | Methil | Blacksmith | 72757 |
| SPEECLEY | John | 1909 | 36 | Usworth | Usworth | Hewer | 72746 |
| SPEDDING | C.M. (injured) | 1952 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Loco Cleaner | 72744 | |
| SPEDDING | William | 1904 | 55 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Dataller | 72745 |
| SPECK | A.C. (injured) | 1927 | 59 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Labourer | 72743 |
| SPEARS | Wilfred | 1912 | 21 | Hamsterley | Hamsterley | Driver | 72742 |
| SPEARMAN | Harry | 1953 | 28 | Parsonage | Leigh | Labourer | 72741 |
| SPEARING | A.D. (injured) | 1936 | 41 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 72739 |
| SPEARING | E.J. (injured) | 1934 | 40 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Surface Helper | 72740 |
| SPEAR | George (injured) | 1913 | 23 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Haulier | 72736 |
| SPEAR | Richard (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Reedley | Reedley | Collier | 72737 |
| SPEAR | Thomas | 1908 | 21 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Labourer | 72738 |
| SPEAKMAN | Charles | 1912 | 16 | Holland, No.6 | Upholland | Haulage Lad | 72714 |
| SPEAKMAN | Frederick (injured) | 1941 | 52 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 72715 |
| SPEAKMAN | John | 1918 | 55 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Daywageman | 72716 |
| SPEAKMAN | John | 1952 | 23 | Wood | Haydock | Ripper | 72717 |
| SPEAKMAN | John (injured) | 1931 | 20 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Haulage Hand | 72718 |
| SPEAKMAN | John William | 1936 | 39 | Golborne | Golborne | Collier | 72719 |
| SPEAKMAN | Joseph (injured) | 1948 | 43 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Packer | 72720 |
| SPEAKMAN | Peter | 1902 | 17 | Mains, No.2 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Lasher On | 72721 |
| SPEAKMAN | Peter (injured) | 1940 | 50 | Old Boston | Haydock | Ropeman | 72722 |