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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 49 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Labourer | 70467 |
| SHEPHERD | Isaac (injured) | 1938 | 58 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Fireman | 70468 |
| SHEPHERD | J. | 1924 | 30 | Eldon | Shildon | Stoneman | 70469 |
| SHEPHERD | J. | 1932 | 40 | Handon Hold | West Pelton | Hewer | 70470 |
| SHEPHERD | J. (injured) | 1917 | 36 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70471 |
| SHEPHERD | James | 1913 | 43 | Oakley | Oakley | Miner | 70472 |
| SHEPHERD | John | 1907 | 24 | Crawford, No.2 | Hindley | Waggon Lowerer | 70473 |
| SHEPHERD | John (injured) | 1916 | 16 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Haulage | 70474 |
| SHEPHERD | John Lambert | 1953 | 40 | Windy Arbour | Winstanley | Packer | 70475 |
| SHEPHERD | Joseph | 1907 | 54 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 70476 |
| SHEPHERD | Martin Jnr | 1910 | 16 | Portland | Hurlford | Driver | 70477 |
| SHEPHERD | Nahum N. | 1906 | 18 | Littleton, No.3 | Huntington | Fitter | 70478 |
| SHEPHERD | R. (Injured) | 1985 | 29 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Development worker | 70479 |
| SHEPHERD | R.E. (injured) | 1955 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Fitter | 70480 | |
| SHEPHERD | Richard (injured) | 1941 | 38 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Fireman | 70481 |
| SHEPHERD | Richard J. (injured) | 1935 | 32 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Fireman | 70482 |
| SHEPHERD | Robert | 1901 | 32 | Backworth, Algernon Pit | Backworth | Shifter | 70483 |
| SHEPHERD | Rueben | 1910 | 40 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Stoker | 70484 |
| SHEPHERD | Thomas | 1911 | 17 | Eatock | Hindley | Drawer | 70485 |
| SHEPHERD | Thomas | 1923 | 45 | Hotchley Mills | East Leake | 70486 | |
| SHEPHERD | Thomas | 1932 | 20 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 70487 |
| SHEPHERD | Walter J.B. | 1923 | 14 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Trapper | 70488 |
| SHEPHERD | William | 1912 | 19 | Lochhead | Coaltown of Wemyss | Miner’s Filler | 70489 |
| SHEPHERD | William | 1912 | 66 | Pendlebury, 4 Feet | Pendlebury | Dataller | 70490 |
| SHEPHERD | William (injured) | 1921 | 42 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Collier | 70491 |