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 | Samuel (injured) | 1926 | 52 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Collier | 71052 |
| SIMPSON | Surtees | 1957 | 57 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Deputy | 71053 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1902 | 45 | Birley, West | Hollins End | Stallman | 71054 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1902 | 45 | Birley, West | Hollins End | 71055 | |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1905 | 55 | Binchester | Spennymoor | Hewer | 71056 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1913 | 15 | Meadowbank | Polmont | Pitheadboy | 71057 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1917 | 14 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | 71058 | |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1921 | 44 | Fir Tree | Tow Law | Hewer | 71059 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1927 | 46 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Putter | 71060 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas | 1932 | 23 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Putter | 71061 |
| SIMPSON | Thomas Gibson | 1903 | 25 | Seaton Burn | Brunswick | Hewer | 71062 |
| SIMPSON | W.E. | 1936 | 54 | Roddymoor | Crook | Hewer | 71063 |
| SIMPSON | William | 1902 | 27 | Townhill | Townhill | Engine fitter | 71064 |
| SIMPSON | William | 1904 | 65 | South Medomsley | Dipton | Platelayer | 71065 |
| SIMPSON | William | 1905 | 69 | Bigrigg | Bigrigg | Miner | 71066 |
| SIMPSON | William | 1910 | 32 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Blacksmith | 71067 |
| SIMPSON | William | 1913 | 23 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Brusher | 71068 |
| SIMPSON | William | 1916 | Newton, No.2 Arthur Pit | Lochgelly | 71069 | ||
| SIMPSON | William (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 71070 | ||
| SIMPLE | James (injured) | 1920 | 40 | Astley | Astley | Dataller | 70982 |
| SIMPKINS | F. (injured) | 1952 | 34 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Underground Electrician | 70980 |
| SIMPKINS | Idris | 1914 | 15 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier Boy | 70981 |
| SIMPKIN | G. | 1943 | 59 | Clock Face | St Helens | 70968 | |
| SIMPKIN | George | 1943 | 59 | Clock Face | St Helens | Packer | 70969 |
| SIMPKIN | George (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70970 |