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
Search the Database
Surname Forename Year Age Mine/Quarry Name Location Occupation Record ID
LAIRD
Robert
1919
Newliston Mine
Kirkliston
Rescue man
45854
LAIRD
Robert
1927
Rosehall, Nos 5 & 10 Pits
Coatbridge
45855
LAIRD
Thomas
1906
23
Polmaise, No.2 Pit
Stirling
Roadsman
45856
LAIRD
Thomas
1906
21
Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits
Stirling
45857
LAIRD
Thomas
1933
Bredisholm
Bargeddie
45858
LAIRD
Thomas
1936
57
Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits
Stirling
Oversman
45859
LAIRD
William
1937
Blantyreferme
Uddingston
45860
LAIRD
William (injured)
1930
Bold
Earlstown
45861
LAING
Hugh
1932
Blairhall
East Grange
Machineman
45836
LAING
Hugh
1932
30
Dunfermline
Dunfermline
45837
LAING
James
1937
6
Michael
East Wemyss
Banksman
45838
LAING
John
1942
40
Lumphinnans
Kelty
Collier
45839
LAING
John
1942
40
Lumphinnans, No.12 Pit
Kelty
Packer
45840
LAING
Philip
1903
33
Carberry
Whitecraig
Sinker
45841
LAING
Robert
1925
Loganlea
West Calder
Pitheadman
45842
LAING
Robert Skinner
1925
Leven, No.2 Pit
Leven
45843
LAIN
W.S.
1928
26
Harton
South Shields
Shifter
45834
LAIN
W.S.
1931
26
Harton
South Shields
Shifter
45835
LAIDLER
James
1900
49
Newbottle, Dorothea Pit
Philadelphia
Backoverman
45825
LAIDLER
John
1909
69
Barrasford Quarry
Gunnerton
Engineman
45826
LAIDLER
John Watson
1939
Bedlington, A Pit
Bedlington
45827
LAIDLER
Joseph
1907
18
Cramlington
Cramlington
Waggon Attendant
45828
LAIDLER
Joseph
1921
34
Shotton
Shotton
Hewer
45829
LAIDLER
Martin
1911
35
Choppington
Choppington
Cutterman
45830
LAIDLER
Matthew John
1938
Bedlington, A Pit
Bedlington
45831
