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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARPLES | John (injured) | 1920 | 33 | Salthill Quarry - Tar macadam Plant | Clitheroe | 70140 | |
| SHARPLES | John (injured) | 1940 | 16 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Assistant Electrician | 70141 |
| SHARPLES | John T. (injured) | 1955 | 66 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Dataller | 70142 |
| SHARPLES | Richard | 1905 | 54 | Newtown, No.1 | Clifton | Fireman | 70143 |
| SHARPLAND | George (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Gilfach | Gilfach | On Screens | 70122 |
| SHARPE | Arthur (injured) | 1915 | 42 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 70106 |
| SHARPE | Charles | 1946 | 26 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Faceworker | 70107 |
| SHARPE | Charles (injured) | 1941 | 28 | Hafod | Ruabon | Cutter Machineman | 70108 |
| SHARPE | Frederick | 1914 | 35 | Marine, No.2 | Cwm | Collier | 70109 |
| SHARPE | James | 1912 | 73 | Avenue | Clay Cross | Dataller | 70110 |
| SHARPE | James Morton | 1902 | 46 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Stoneman | 70111 |
| SHARPE | John | 1905 | 46 | Church Gresley | Church Gresley | Engine Fitter | 70112 |
| SHARPE | John | 1911 | 27 | New Hucknall | Sutton in Ashfield | Dayman | 70113 |
| SHARPE | John Henry | 1908 | 31 | Rail Works Quarry | Clay Getter | 70114 | |
| SHARPE | Joseph James | 1925 | Maxwell | Dailly | 70115 | ||
| SHARPE | Thomas | 1930 | 16 | Heworth, Fanny Pit | Gateshead & Washington | 70116 | |
| SHARPE | Walter | 1912 | 55 | Walterclough | Shibden | 70117 | |
| SHARPE | Walter | 1912 | 55 | Walterclough | Shibden | Collier | 70118 |
| SHARPE | William | 1911 | 43 | Springside | Dreghorn | Miner | 70119 |
| SHARPE | William (injured) | 1928 | 50 | Knotts Lane Brickworks Quarry | Labourer | 70120 | |
| SHARPE | William (Injured) (Injured) | 1975 | 62 | Great Carclaze Quarry | Carclaze | Pressman | 70121 |
| SHARP | A. | 1941 | 61 | Marley Hill | Marley Hill | Stoneman | 70074 |
| SHARP | Alexander | 1959 | 34 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Stripper | 70075 |
| SHARP | Alexander | 1959 | 34 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Stripper | 70076 |
| SHARP | Alexander Stirling | 1973 | Comrie | Saline | Electrician | 70077 |