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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON | D.H.W. (injured) | 1932 | 23 | International | Blaengarw | Filler | 70043 |
| SHANNON | David | 1909 | 16 | Douglas Park, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 70044 |
| SHANNON | John | 1902 | 27 | Sandwith Quarry | Sandwith | Stonemason | 70045 |
| SHANNON | Joseph | 1925 | Garscube | Maryhill | 70046 | ||
| SHANNON | Joseph Sutcliffe (injured) | 1936 | 56 | Watergrove Quarry | Wardle | Labourer | 70047 |
| SHANNON | Peter | 1938 | 56 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Labourer | 70048 |
| SHANNON | Peter (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Coal Getter | 70049 |
| SHANNON | R. (Injured) | 1974 | 48 | Littleton | Huntington | Header | 70050 |
| SHANNON | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Collier | 70051 |
| SHANLEY | John | 1918 | 42 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Dataller | 70042 |
| SHANKS | Archibald | 1919 | 43 | Grange, No.2 Pit | Bo’ness | Brusher | 70039 |
| SHANKS | George | 1906 | 32 | Broxburn | Broxburn | Miner | 70040 |
| SHANKS | Peter | 1943 | 28 | Burnhead | Avonbridge | Miner | 70041 |
| SHANKLEY | William Inglis | 1942 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Colliery shaftsman | 70038 | |
| SHANKLAND | C. (injured) | 1957 | 56 | Groesfaen | Deri | Ropeman | 70033 |
| SHANKLAND | David | 1915 | 52 | Fauldhead, No.1 Pit | Kirkconnel | Miner | 70034 |
| SHANKLAND | I. | 1958 | 32 | Caeglas | Fochriw | Owner | 70035 |
| SHANKLAND | Theo (injured) | 1927 | 67 | Dulais Mountain | Crynant | Repairer | 70036 |
| SHANKLAND | William (injured) | 1950 | 36 | Ogilvie | Deri | Collier | 70037 |
| SHAND | Joseph (injured) | 1949 | 28 | Bradford | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 70032 |
| SHANAHAN | Daniel (injured) | 1920 | Carrignagrofherer Quarry | Quarryman | 70031 | ||
| SHAMBLEY | Albert | 1910 | 17 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 70028 |
| SHAMBLEY | Joseph | 1918 | 69 | Abram | Bickershaw | Dataller | 70029 |
| SHAMBLEY | William | 1910 | 28 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 70030 |
| SHALLOW | Patrick | 1918 | Northfield | Shotts | 70027 |