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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 57 | Rhosydd Mine | Tanygrisiau | Slate Getter | 72619 |
| SOUTHERN | Matthew Waister | 1911 | 31 | Hylton | Castletown | Putter | 72620 |
| SOUTHERN | Moses (injured) | 1927 | 61 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Collier | 72621 |
| SOUTHERN | Oliver | 1910 | 21 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 72622 |
| SOUTHERN | Richard | 1909 | 45 | Holmside | Craghead | Hewer | 72623 |
| SOUTHERN | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 72624 | ||
| SOUTHERN | Robert (Injured) | 1989 | 22 | Graig-y-Duffryn Quarry | Labourer | 72625 | |
| SOUTHERN | Sidney | 1910 | 32 | Bishop Middleham Quarry | Bishop Middleham | Quarryman | 72626 |
| SOUTHERN | Sidney (injured) | 1946 | 54 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Sawyer's Assistant | 72627 |
| SOUTHERN | Thomas | 1953 | 52 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Overman | 72628 |
| SOUTHERN | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 15 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Labourer | 72629 |
| SOUTHERN | Walter (injured) | 1932 | 19 | Whiston Quarry | Whiston | Labourer | 72630 |
| SOUTHERN | William | 1901 | 36 | Abram | Bickershaw | Collier | 72631 |
| SOUTHERN | William | 1910 | 29 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 72632 |
| SOUTHERN | William | 1933 | 49 | Old Boston | Haydock | Collier | 72633 |
| SOUTHERN | William (injured) | 1934 | 34 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Collier | 72634 |
| SOUTHERN | William (injured) | 1940 | 50 | Nook | Tyldesley | Loader | 72635 |
| SOUTHCOTT | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 31 | Trewen | Aberdare | Haulier | 72605 |
| SOUTHCOTT | D.J. (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Ffrwd | Pembrey | Collier | 72606 |
| SOUTHCOTT | Ernest | 1929 | 20 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Collier’s Assistant | 72607 |
| SOUTHCOTT | Frederick J. | 1917 | 18 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | 72608 | |
| SOUTHCOTT | Henry | 1902 | 25 | Gunnislake Quarry | Gunnislake | Labourer | 72609 |
| SOUTHAN | Thomas | 1904 | 61 | Grays Quarry | Labourer | 72604 | |
| SOUTHAM | John William | 1906 | 26 | Sir John Walsh | Bigrigg | Miner | 72603 |
| SOUTHALL | Daniel | 1913 | 68 | Saltwells Quarry | Quarry Bank | Labourer | 72597 |