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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
LANGFORD Thomas 1938 63 Mosley Common Ellenbrook Contractor 46107
LANGFORD William 1921 28 Hindley Green, California Pit Hindley Green Drawer 46108
LANGFORD William (injured) 1932 32 Cambrian Clydach Vale Surface Labourer 46109
LANGFORD William (injured) 1950 45 Astley Green Tyldesley Ripper 46110
LANGFORD William Henry 1930 26 Eastern Ton Pentre Haulier 46111
LANGFEAR G. (injured) 1930 60 Tynybedw Pentre Collier 46096
LANGDON Alfred (injured) 1924 31 Tirbach Ystalyfera Pumpman 46089
LANGDON Frederick (injured) 1932 46 Ferndale, No.2 Ferndale Smith 46090
LANGDON J. (injured) 1950 47 Great Mountain Tumble Repairer 46091
LANGDON Joseph 1907 33 Whaley Bridge Whaley Bridge Stallman 46092
LANGDON Sydney (injured) 1913 15 Llanbradach Llanbradach Collier Boy 46093
LANGDON William (injured) 1930 61 Pantyffynnon Pantyffynnon Collier 46094
LANGDON William (injured) 1934 66 Pantyffynnon Pantyffynnon Collier 46095
LANGDAN Oswald (injured) 1921 29 Sherdley St Helens Contractor’s Man 46088
LANGAN J. 1935 19 Horden Horden Putter 46084
LANGAN James 1908 38 Ellesmere Little Hulton Collier 46085
LANGAN James (injured) 1932 Lea Green St Helens 46086
LANGAN William 1906 43 Newbottle, Margaret Pit Newbottle Deputy 46087
LANGABEAR H. (injured) 1954 43 Pentremawr Pontyberem Collier 46083
LANG William 1940 32 Ayr, No.10 Mine Annbank 46080
LANG William John 1944 56 Roslin Roslin Miner 46081
LANG Willie 1908 22 Redlake Quarry Labourer 46082
LANG Alexander Todd 1959 35 Auchengeich Chryston Stripper 46064
LANG Alexander Todd 1959 35 Auchengeich, No.2 Pit Chryston Stripper 46065
LANG Edward 1904 26 Lower Hall, No.1 Westleigh Collier 46066