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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELDON | Wilfred | 1910 | 22 | Markham No.1 | Duckmanton | Corporal & Pony Driver | 70411 |
| SHELDON | William (injured) | 1932 | 33 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Haulier | 70412 |
| SHELDON | Abraham | 1914 | 44 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 70399 |
| SHELDAN | O. (injured) | 1939 | 39 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | Collier | 70398 |
| SHELBOURNE | Joseph | 1913 | 42 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | 70396 | |
| SHELBOURNE | Joseph | 1914 | 42 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | Assistant Enginewright | 70397 |
| SHELBOUNE | Joseph | 1914 | 42 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | 70395 | |
| SHELARD | Walter Alexander | 1927 | 21 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 70394 |
| SHEFFIELD | Francis (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70392 | ||
| SHEFFIELD | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 70393 | ||
| SHEENAN | Albert | 1907 | 65 | Watergate | Flimby | Hewer | 70390 |
| SHEENAN | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier’s Boy | 70391 |
| SHEEN | Cornelius (injured) | 1948 | 52 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Night Haulier | 70387 |
| SHEEN | Stanley (injured) | 1949 | 52 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Fireman | 70388 |
| SHEEN | William (injured) | 1912 | 30 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Assistant Timberman | 70389 |
| SHEEMAN or SLEEMAN | Sidney (injured) | 1941 | 59 | Skewen Main, No.4 Level | Skewen | Collier | 70386 |
| SHEEHAN | John | 1914 | 47 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Haulier | 70385 |
| SHEE | John R. (injured) | 1955 | 49 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rubbish tipper | 70384 |
| SHEDDON or SHEDDENS | William | 1929 | 34 | Cadzow, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Face Worker | 70383 |
| SHECKY | Thomas Leonard Joseph (injured) | 1954 | Florence Mine | Egremont | Labourer | 70382 | |
| SHECHAN | Daniel (injured) | 1917 | 37 | Dereenalomane Mine | Dereenalomane | Fitter | 70381 |
| SHEASBY | William | 1903 | 53 | Stockton Quarry | Quarryman | 70380 | |
| SHEARS | John | 1900 | 52 | Polyphant Quarry | Polyphant | Quarryman | 70376 |
| SHEARS | Joseph (injured) | 1938 | 50 | Rishton | Rishton | Coal Getter | 70377 |
| SHEARS | William (injured) | 1934 | 51 | Western | Nantymoel | Timberman | 70378 |