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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILCOCK | Brian (injured) | 1957 | 20 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Linesman | 70820 |
| SILCOCK | Clarence | 1938 | 42 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Ripper | 70821 |
| SILCOCK | John (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Ostler | 70822 |
| SILCOCK | Richard | 1904 | 63 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Wagon Greaser | 70823 |
| SILCOCK | Robert | 1903 | 60 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 70824 |
| SILCOCK | Robert (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70825 |
| SILCOCK | William | 1929 | 58 | Lower Varteg | Abersychan | Collier | 70826 |
| SILCOCK | William (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Alexandra | Whelley | Collier | 70827 |
| SILAS | Conrad (injured) | 1932 | 50 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 70818 |
| SIGLEY | Walter (injured) | 1920 | 28 | Denton | Denton | Dayman | 70817 |
| SIFORD | John | 1909 | 31 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 70816 |
| SIEVEWRIGHT | James | 1952 | 20 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | 70815 | |
| SIDWELL | James | 1915 | 31 | Exhall | Bedworth | 70812 | |
| SIDWELL | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 49 | Sherdley | St Helens | Contractor | 70813 |
| SIDWELL | Thomas Henry J. | 1911 | 21 | Oakwell | Ilkeston | Loader | 70814 |
| SIDWALLS | James | 1908 | 18 | Swadlincote | Swadlincote | Dataller | 70811 |
| SIDOR | Gregory (injured) | 1952 | 37 | Cronton | Whiston | Tunneller | 70810 |
| SIDNEY | J.F. | 1929 | 16 | New Herrington | West Herrington | Landing Boy | 70808 |
| SIDNEY | Joseph F. | 1929 | 16 | Herrington | West Herrington | Landing Boy | 70809 |
| SIDLOW | Dennis (injured) | 1948 | 28 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 70804 |
| SIDLOW | Frank | 1911 | 42 | Moston, Foxholes | Newton Heath | Collier | 70805 |
| SIDLOW | K. (injured) | 1954 | 30 | Chanters | Atherton | Electrician’s Mate | 70806 |
| SIDLOW | Richard (injured) | 1924 | 42 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 70807 |
| SIDES | C. | 1901 | 30 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Filler | 70800 |
| SIDES | Charles Henry | 1901 | - | Unknown | 70801 |