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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIPLEY | I.W. | 1904 | 29 | Northwood | Hanley | Loader | 70626 |
| SHIPLEY | Ralph | 1908 | 24 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | Collier | 70627 |
| SHINGLES | William John | 1949 | 53 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Packer | 70624 |
| SHINGLER | Thomas | 1900 | 49 | Holland, White Moss | Upholland | Collier | 70622 |
| SHINGLER | William | 1911 | 19 | Stafford, Sutherland Pit | Fenton | Jigger | 70623 |
| SHINGLE | Richard | 1902 | 22 | Norchard | New Mills | Collier | 70621 |
| SHILTON | Henry | 1947 | 44 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 70620 |
| SHILLITO | Thomas | 1915 | 38 | West Ardsley | West Ardsley | 70619 | |
| SHILLINGLAW | Henry | 1913 | 38 | Niddrie, No.13 Pit | Gilmerton | Shaftsman | 70618 |
| SHILLAW | George | 1904 | 43 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Miner | 70617 |
| SHILDON | John (injured) | 1929 | 48 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 70616 |
| SHILDING | Samuel (injured) | 1945 | 57 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Repairer | 70615 |
| SHILCOCK | William (injured) | 1938 | 59 | Caldonlow Quarry | Cauldon | Stone Filler | 70614 |
| SHIERS | Frederick (injured) | 1925 | 43 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Labourer | 70613 |
| SHIER | Frederick (Injured) | 1976 | 64 | Totternhoe Quarry | Totternhoe | General worker/gardner | 70612 |
| SHIELDS | Alexander | 1941 | 26 | Unknown | Brusher | 70596 | |
| SHIELDS | David | 1906 | 40 | Kilgrammie | Dailly | Miner | 70597 |
| SHIELDS | Duncan | 1960 | 29 | Frances | Dysart | Under-manager (acting) | 70598 |
| SHIELDS | Duncan Campbell | 1960 | 29 | Frances | Dysart | 70599 | |
| SHIELDS | Francis | 1908 | 19 | North Motherwell | Motherwell | Miner | 70600 |
| SHIELDS | Frank | 1910 | 33 | Greenrigg | Fauldhouse | Bottomer | 70601 |
| SHIELDS | Harry (injured) | 1938 | 45 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 70602 |
| SHIELDS | J. | 1936 | 20 | Usworth | Usworth | Landing Lad | 70603 |
| SHIELDS | James | 1905 | 17 | Batonrigg | Shotts | Drawer | 70604 |
| SHIELDS | John | 1930 | Shewalton | Shewalton | 70605 |