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 | William | 1913 | 24 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 72353 |
| SMITH | Charles (injured) | 1919 | 14 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Haulage Hand | 71586 |
| SMITH | J.H. | 1918 | 15 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 71842 | |
| SMITH | Peter | 1923 | 26 | Gateside, No.2 Pit | Cambuslang | Shot Firer | 72098 |
| SMITH | William | 1914 | 46 | Cobbinshaw, No.3 Mine | Tarbrax | Shale Miner | 72354 |
| SMITH | Charles (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Fitter | 71587 |
| SMITH | J.R. | 1922 | 39 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | 71843 | |
| SMITH | Peter | 1924 | Leven | Leven | 72099 | ||
| SMITH | William | 1914 | 61 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Stoneman | 72355 |
| SMITH | Charles (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 71588 | ||
| SMITH | J.R. | 1930 | Marsden [aka Whitburn] | Whitburn | Rolleyway Man | 71844 | |
| SMITH | Peter (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 72100 | ||
| SMITH | William | 1915 | 61 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Stoneman | 72356 |
| SMITH | Charles (injured) | 1928 | 37 | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Stoker | 71589 |
| SMITH | J.T. (injured) | 1937 | 30 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier’s Assistant | 71845 |
| SMITH | Peter (injured) | 1933 | Sherdley | St Helens | 72101 | ||
| SMITH | William | 1920 | Auchenbegg | Coalburn | 72357 | ||
| SMITH | Charles (injured) | 1931 | 42 | Nook | Tyldesley | Collier | 71590 |
| SMITH | J.W. | 1935 | 55 | Clara Vale | Clara Vale | Screen Worker | 71846 |
| SMITH | Peter (injured) | 1942 | 31 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Fireman | 72102 |
| SMITH | William | 1922 | 50 | Horden | Horden | Hewer | 72358 |
| SMITH | Charles H. | 1903 | 31 | Shildon | Shildon | Shotfirer | 71591 |
| SMITH | Jack | 1935 | 22 | Lightwood Quarry | Lightwood | Labourer | 71847 |
| SMITH | Peter (injured) | 1947 | 35 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor | 72103 |
| SMITH | William | 1927 | 65 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Shifter | 72359 |