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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPSON | John (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 71027 |
| SIMPSON | John (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 71028 | ||
| SIMPSON | John (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Thornton Bank Quarry | Winder | 71029 | |
| SIMPSON | John Robert (injured) | 1938 | 54 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Dataller | 71030 |
| SIMPSON | John W. | 1923 | 48 | Gordon House | Cockfield | Stoneman | 71031 |
| SIMPSON | John William | 1954 | 51 | Warton Crag Quarry | Warton | Rock Driller man | 71032 |
| SIMPSON | Joseph | 1900 | 16 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Blacksmith | 71033 |
| SIMPSON | Joseph | 1908 | 49 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Joiner | 71034 |
| SIMPSON | L. | 1929 | 15 | Harraton | Harraton | Shaft Lad | 71035 |
| SIMPSON | Leslie (injured) | 1913 | 17 | International | Blaengarw | Collier Boy | 71036 |
| SIMPSON | Matthew | 1904 | 33 | Littletown | Little Town | Hewer | 71037 |
| SIMPSON | Michael | 1909 | 64 | Lumpsey | Brotton | Miner | 71038 |
| SIMPSON | P.S. | 1943 | 27 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Haulage | 71039 |
| SIMPSON | Peter | 1939 | 29 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | Miner | 71040 |
| SIMPSON | R. | 1936 | 59 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Shifter | 71041 |
| SIMPSON | Richard (injured) | 1942 | 56 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Boiler Stoker | 71042 |
| SIMPSON | Robert | 1901 | 40 | Bamfurlong, No.3 | Bamfurlong | Dataller | 71043 |
| SIMPSON | Robert | 1903 | 50 | Abercarn, Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Manager | 71044 |
| SIMPSON | Robert | 1908 | 39 | Walkmill | Moresby | Ropeman | 71045 |
| SIMPSON | Robert | 1909 | 19 | Waterloo Main | Temple Newsam | Shunter | 71046 |
| SIMPSON | Robert | 1915 | Crossgates area | Crossgates | 71047 | ||
| SIMPSON | Robert | 1915 | Fordell | Crossgates | 71048 | ||
| SIMPSON | Robert Young | 1940 | 46 | Wilsontown | Forth | Miner | 71049 |
| SIMPSON | S. | 1932 | 22 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Putter | 71050 |
| SIMPSON | Samuel | 1914 | 48 | Sandwell Park | West Bromwich | Pikeman | 71051 |