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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHONACH | R (injured) | 1956 | 29 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Lampman | 70651 |
| SHOESMITH | Frederick James (Injured) | 1978 | 47 | Fairlop Gravel Quarry | Skip lorry driver | 70650 | |
| SHIVLIN | John (injured) | 1916 | 28 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Air Driller | 70649 |
| SHIVERALL | William | 1903 | 24 | Bothwell Park, No.2 Pit | Bothwell | Fireman | 70648 |
| SHIRTCLIFFE | Thomas | 1904 | Norwood | Killamarsh | Dataller | 70645 | |
| SHIRTCLIFFE | Thomas | 1914 | 45 | Waleswood | Aston | 70646 | |
| SHIRTCLIFFE | Thomas | 1914 | 45 | Waleswood | Aston | Stallman | 70647 |
| SHIRT | John | 1908 | 29 | Crist Quarry | Whaley Bridge | Carpenter | 70643 |
| SHIRT | Samuel | 1914 | 64 | New Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 70644 |
| SHIRROW | George (injured) | 1953 | 32 | Brackley | Walkden | Shotfirer | 70642 |
| SHIRKIE | John | 1938 | 44 | Whitehill, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Cumnock | Coal Miner (Roadman) | 70641 |
| SHIRES | Arthur | 1910 | 42 | Hemsworth | Fitzwilliam | Byeworker | 70640 |
| SHIPWAY | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 17 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier’s Helper | 70639 |
| SHIPTON | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Sherdley | St Helens | Fireman | 70637 |
| SHIPTON | Thomas William | 1908 | 42 | Bulwell | Bulwell | Stallman | 70638 |
| SHIPPON | W. | 1929 | 40 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Hewer | 70636 |
| SHIPPERBOTTOM | Joseph (injured) | 1917 | 16 | Great Lever | Great Lever | Way Drawer | 70634 |
| SHIPPERBOTTOM | Peter (injured) | 1915 | 43 | Wilton | Radcliffe | Collier | 70635 |
| SHIPPARD | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 49 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Shackler | 70632 |
| SHIPPARD | William (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Haulier | 70633 |
| SHIPP | Francis | 1910 | 26 | Parkfield | Pucklechurch | Miner | 70631 |
| SHIPMAN | Alfred | 1904 | 34 | Portland, No.4 (a) | Kirkby | Deputy | 70629 |
| SHIPMAN | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Ropeman | 70630 |
| SHIPLRON | John Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 18 | Pemberton | Wigan | Waggon Drawer | 70628 |
| SHIPLEY | Herbert | 1950 | 38 | Creswell | Creswell | Cutterman | 70625 |