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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLETON | Fred (injured) | 1938 | 35 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Belt Turner | 71130 |
| SINGLETON | George | 1931 | 29 | Bentley | Bentley | 71131 | |
| SINGLETON | George (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 71132 | ||
| SINGLETON | George (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71133 | ||
| SINGLETON | George (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 71134 | ||
| SINGLETON | George (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71135 | ||
| SINGLETON | George (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 71136 | ||
| SINGLETON | George (injured) | 1947 | 17 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 71137 |
| SINGLETON | George William | 1901 | - | Monk Bretton | Monk Bretton | 71138 | |
| SINGLETON | H. (injured) | 1951 | 34 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Surface Labourer | 71139 |
| SINGLETON | Job | 1905 | 68 | Coppice (c) | Heanor | Banksman | 71140 |
| SINGLETON | John (injured) | 1929 | 25 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Collier | 71141 |
| SINGLETON | John (injured) | 1943 | 39 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Collier | 71142 |
| SINGLETON | Joseph (injured) | 1921 | 35 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 71143 |
| SINGLETON | Peter | 1916 | 45 | Chequerbent, No.2 | Over Hulton | Dataller | 71144 |
| SINGLETON | Peter (injured) | 1916 | 45 | Chequerbent, No.1 | Over Hulton | Dataller | 71145 |
| SINGLETON | Peter (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71146 | ||
| SINGLETON | Peter (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71147 | ||
| SINGLETON | Robert J. | 1939 | 31 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 71148 |
| SINGLETON | T. James | 1942 | 39 | Reedley | Reedley | Ginney Tenter | 71149 |
| SINGLETON | Theresa (injured) | 1944 | 15 | Parsonage | Leigh | Screenhand | 71150 |
| SINGLETON | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71151 | ||
| SINGLETON | W. | 1901 | 25 | Monk Bretton | Monk Bretton | Incline Man | 71152 |
| SINGLETON | William | 1907 | 21 | Cropwell Bishop | Cropwell Bishop | Miner | 71153 |
| SINGLETON | William | 1907 | 31 | Gotham | Gotham | 71154 |