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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG | William Henry | 1904 | 48 | North Staveley | Aston | Shaftman | 86674 |
| YOUNG | William Henry | 1904 | 48 | North Staveley | Gawber | 86675 | |
| YOUNG | William James | 1914 | 29 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 86676 |
| YOUNG | William Scorer | 1908 | 18 | Harton | South Shields | Landing Lad | 86677 |
| YOUNG | Wyndham (injured) | 1954 | 65 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Labourer | 86678 |
| YOULDALE | Joseph (injured) | 1956 | Florence Mine | Egremont | Miner | 86546 | |
| YOULD | George Henry (injured) | 1949 | 68 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Hitcher | 86544 |
| YOULD | Thomas (injured) | 1944 | 54 | Old Boston | Haydock | Pusher On | 86545 |
| YOUGH | A.H. | 1951 | 30 | Abergorki Section | Mountain Ash | Shackler | 86543 |
| YOUELL | Michael (injured) | 1931 | 35 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Assistant Hitcher | 86542 |
| YOUEL | D. | 1900 | 58 | Strafford | Dodworth | Collier | 86541 |
| YOUDLE | William J. (injured) | 1956 | 53 | Llay Main | Llay | Ripper | 86540 |
| YOUD | Herbert | 1938 | 22 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 86539 |
| YOUATT | William | 1902 | 30 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Sinker | 86538 |
| YORWATH | William Charles (injured) | 1950 | 47 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Roadman | 86537 |
| YORSALL | William | 1930 | 31 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 86536 |
| YORKSTON | Donald Wright | 1924 | Woolmet | Portobello | 86535 | ||
| YORKE | J.J. (injured) | 1914 | 42 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Collier | 86532 |
| YORKE | William | 1907 | 47 | Pelton | Pelton | Waggonwayman | 86533 |
| YORKE | William (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Penrikyber, No.1 | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 86534 |
| YORK | Lewis | 1915 | 14 | Orgreave | Handsworth | 86528 | |
| YORK | Ottiwell | 1905 | 30 | Sherburn, Lady Durham Pit | Sherburn | Sinker | 86529 |
| YORK | Thomas | 1914 | 38 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | Dataller | 86530 |
| YORK | Tom | 1914 | 38 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | 86531 | |
| YORETH | Phillip (injured) | 1949 | 43 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Prop Drawer | 86527 |