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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARP | Andrew | 1913 | 56 | Devon | Sauchie | Wagon Setter | 70078 |
| SHARP | Andrew Brown Kemp | 1947 | Mary Pit | Lochore | Miner | 70079 | |
| SHARP | Charles | 1914 | 39 | Murton | Murton | Steeple-Jack | 70080 |
| SHARP | Edward Hibbert | 1957 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | Colliery Roadsman | 70081 | |
| SHARP | George | 1912 | 16 | Glapwell | Glapwell | Pony Driver | 70082 |
| SHARP | George William | 1908 | 25 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Corporal | 70083 |
| SHARP | Harold | 1913 | 15 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Token Lad | 70084 |
| SHARP | Henry (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 70085 | ||
| SHARP | Joe | 1906 | 33 | Three Nuns | Hartshead | Byeworkman | 70086 |
| SHARP | Joe | 1906 | 33 | Three Nuns | Hartshead | 70087 | |
| SHARP | John | 1924 | Craigend | Maddiston | 70088 | ||
| SHARP | John | 1939 | Dam Mine (Shewalton No.7 Pit) | Irvine | Miner | 70089 | |
| SHARP | Robert | 1909 | 42 | Leven | Leven | Labourer | 70090 |
| SHARP | Robert | 1924 | Craigend | Maddiston | 70091 | ||
| SHARP | Robert | 1925 | Cowdenbeath, No.10 Pit | Cowdenbeath | 70092 | ||
| SHARP | Robert | 1925 | 36 | Kirkford | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 70093 |
| SHARP | Robert | 1925 | 34 | Kirkford | Cowdenbeath | 70094 | |
| SHARP | Robert | 1945 | 60 | Bessie Glen | Devonside | 70095 | |
| SHARP | Thomas | 1903 | 44 | Church Gresley | Church Gresley | Stallman | 70096 |
| SHARP | Thomas | 1911 | 61 | Carronhall | Stenhousemuir | Engineman | 70097 |
| SHARP | Thomas | 1917 | 47 | Lindsay, No.4 Pit | Kelty | Stone Miner | 70098 |
| SHARP | Thomas | 1934 | Fauldhouse | Fauldhouse | Miner | 70099 | |
| SHARP | Thomas | 1949 | 25 | Comrie | Saline | Duckbill Worker | 70100 |
| SHARP | Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 56 | Moss, No.5 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 70101 |
| SHARP | W. (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70102 |