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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAW | Emmanuel | 1904 | 33 | Biddulph Valley | Biddulph | Collier | 70211 |
| SHAW | Ernest (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Lea Green | St Helens | Dataller | 70212 |
| SHAW | F. (Injured) | 1979 | 50 | Fauld Mine | Hanbury | Faceworker | 70213 |
| SHAW | Frank | 1911 | 25 | Lofthouse | Lofthouse | 70214 | |
| SHAW | Frank | 1911 | 25 | Lofthouse | Outwood | Sinker | 70215 |
| SHAW | Frank (injured) | 1939 | 41 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Coalcutter | 70216 |
| SHAW | Fred | 1909 | 18 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | Hurrier | 70217 |
| SHAW | Fred | 1913 | 66 | Rainstorth | Ecclesfield | Manager | 70218 |
| SHAW | Frederick (injured) | 1918 | 42 | Brynn Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70219 |
| SHAW | Frederick Herbert | 1909 | 31 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Onsetter | 70220 |
| SHAW | Frederick William | 1914 | 47 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Collier | 70221 |
| SHAW | G.A. | 1925 | 50 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 70222 | |
| SHAW | G.E. | 1909 | 18 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Screen Boy | 70223 |
| SHAW | George | 1902 | 49 | Kilnhurst | Kilnhurst | Collier | 70224 |
| SHAW | George | 1905 | 39 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Labourer | 70225 |
| SHAW | George | 1914 | 41 | Victoria (f) | Ebbw Vale | Collier | 70226 |
| SHAW | George | 1923 | 63 | Smeaton, New Pit | Dalkeith | 70227 | |
| SHAW | George | 1934 | 63 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 70228 |
| SHAW | George (injured) | 1941 | 41 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 70229 |
| SHAW | George Alfred (injured) | 1929 | 55 | Buckley Junction Quarry | Buckley | Clay Worker | 70230 |
| SHAW | George F. (Injured) | 1980 | 47 | Fauld Mine | Hanbury | Roof Dresser | 70231 |
| SHAW | Gerald (Injured) | 1980 | 48 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 70232 |
| SHAW | Harold | 1932 | 41 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Loader | 70233 |
| SHAW | Harry (injured) | 1940 | 28 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Haulage Hand | 70234 |
| SHAW | Henry | 1906 | 17 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Putter | 70235 |