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 | William (injured) | 1933 | 60 | Heasandford Quarry | Burnley | Labourer | 70492 |
| SHEPHERD | William (injured) | 1941 | 67 | Heasandford Quarry | Burnley | Navvy | 70493 |
| SHEPHERD | William George (injured) | 1947 | 55 | Cwmtillery, No.2 | Cwmtillery | Labourer | 70494 |
| SHEPHARD | Henry | 1913 | 49 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Labourer | 70447 |
| SHEPHARD | Joseph (injured) | 1919 | 35 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Electrician | 70448 |
| SHEPERD | F. | 1923 | 19 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 70446 | |
| SHEPARD | Henry | 1913 | 49 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Labourer | 70445 |
| SHENTON | Bertram (injured) | 1935 | 42 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | Conveyor Mechanic | 70430 |
| SHENTON | Brian (injured) | 1952 | 15 | Ifton | St Martins | Surface Trainee | 70431 |
| SHENTON | Harold (injured) | 1938 | 30 | Florence | Longton | Coalcutter | 70432 |
| SHENTON | John (injured) | 1937 | 51 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Dataller | 70433 |
| SHENTON | L. | 1960 | 20 | Florence | Longton | 70434 | |
| SHENTON | Richard (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70435 | ||
| SHENTON | Richard (injured) | 1929 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 70436 | ||
| SHENTON | S.V. | 1922 | 19 | Park Hall | Longton | 70437 | |
| SHENTON | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70438 | ||
| SHENTON | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70439 | ||
| SHENTON | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 29 | Lea Green | St Helens | Drawer | 70440 |
| SHENTON | Vivian (injured) | 1932 | 20 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Contractors Assistant | 70441 |
| SHENTON | W. | 1931 | 27 | Florence | Longton | 70442 | |
| SHENTON | W.S. | 1926 | 52 | Glebe | Fenton | 70443 | |
| SHENTON | William (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70444 | ||
| SHEMWELL | William Henry | 1916 | 30 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Timber Drawer | 70429 |
| SHELVIN | John | 1959 | 46 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Oncost Worker | 70428 |
| SHELTON | Harold (injured) | 1915 | 28 | Bentinck | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 70423 |