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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOFIELD | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 33 | Astley | Astley | Collier | 69490 |
| SCHOFIELD | F. | 1900 | 21 | Britannia Quarry | Bacup | Quarrier | 69491 |
| SCHOFIELD | Frank (injured) | 1936 | 39 | St George's | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 69492 |
| SCHOFIELD | Fred | 1910 | 20 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 69493 |
| SCHOFIELD | George (injured) | 1936 | 18 | Ashton's Field | Little Hulton | Brakesman | 69494 |
| SCHOFIELD | H (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 69495 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | H. | 1933 | 30 | Maypole, No.1 | Platt Bridge | 69496 | |
| SCHOFIELD | H. (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 69497 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | Harold (injured) | 1927 | 17 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Haulage | 69498 |
| SCHOFIELD | Harry (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Filler | 69499 |
| SCHOFIELD | Henry | 1902 | 40 | New Brampton | New Brampton | Proprietor | 69500 |
| SCHOFIELD | Henry | 1933 | 30 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 69501 |
| SCHOFIELD | Herbert (injured) | 1917 | 16 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 69502 |
| SCHOFIELD | Herbert (injured) | 1931 | 25 | Dawber Delph Quarry | Appley Bridge | Kerb Dresser | 69503 |
| SCHOFIELD | Hubert (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 69504 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | Hubert (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 69505 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | Hubert (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 69506 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | Hubert (injured) | 1927 | Bold | Earlstown | 69507 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | Hubert (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 69508 | ||
| SCHOFIELD | Isaac (injured) | 1937 | 26 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fitter | 69509 |
| SCHOFIELD | James | 1910 | 35 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 69510 |
| SCHOFIELD | James | 1929 | 33 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Cleaner | 69511 |
| SCHOFIELD | James | 1944 | 67 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 69512 |
| SCHOFIELD | James (injured) | 1914 | 55 | Victoria (j) | Little Lever | Collier | 69513 |
| SCHOFIELD | James (injured) | 1926 | 33 | Parsonage | Leigh | Fitter | 69514 |