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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH | Frederick | 1913 | 16 | Saint Hilda's | South Shields | Pony Driver | 71697 |
| SMITH | John | 1930 | Shawfield | Law | 71953 | ||
| SMITH | Terence (Injured) | 1984 | 50 | Cronton | Whiston | Faceworker | 72209 |
| SMITH | Frederick | 1920 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | 71698 | ||
| SMITH | John | 1938 | 40 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 71954 |
| SMITH | Theophilus | 1915 | 65 | Fryston | Fryston | 72210 | |
| SMITH | Frederick | 1933 | 41 | Glyn Tillery | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 71699 |
| SMITH | John | 1940 | 67 | Michael | East Wemyss | Labourer | 71955 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1900 | 24 | Rainford | Rainford | Pusher On | 72211 |
| SMITH | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 50 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 71700 |
| SMITH | John | 1946 | 43 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Filler | 71956 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1900 | 14 | Whateley | Dosthill | Screen Boy | 72212 |
| SMITH | Frederick (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 71701 |
| SMITH | John | 1949 | 38 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | 71957 | |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1901 | 30 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Wagon Rider | 72213 |
| SMITH | Frederick (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Shelton, Deep No.2 | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 71702 |
| SMITH | John | 1950 | 55 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Coal Miner | 71958 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1902 | 61 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Labourer | 72214 |
| SMITH | Frederick (injured) | 1937 | 15 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Screenhand | 71703 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1913 | 68 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Plate Layer | 71959 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1903 | 14 | Leycett, Fair Lady Pit | Leycett | Driver | 72215 |
| SMITH | Frederick (injured) | 1940 | 54 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Dataller | 71704 |
| SMITH | John (injured) | 1916 | 36 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Metalman | 71960 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 1904 | 38 | Lochore | Lochore | Miner | 72216 |
| SMITH | Frederick (injured) | 1946 | 38 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Screenhand | 71705 |