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
HIGSON
Robert (injured)
1949
44
Wigan Junction
Abram
Fitter
33857
HIGSON
Simeon (injured)
1921
64
Haydock Foundry
Haydock
Fitter
33858
HIGSON
Walter
1903
52
Linnyshaw
Worsley
Engineer
33859
HIGSON
William
1910
23
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Dataller
33860
HIGSON
William
1912
36
Abram, No.4
Bickershaw
Collier
33861
HIGSLOW
Paul
1908
55
Meadow Pit
Haigh
Dataller
33846
HIGNEY
Charles
1907
18
Gartshore, No.2 Pit
Twechar
Drawer
33845
HIGNALL or HIGNATT
John
1933
37
Bersham
Rhostyllen
Doggie
33844
HIGHWAY
William (injured)
1924
42
Sovereign Pits
Atherton
Dataller
33843
HIGHTON
Alfred
1916
43
Douglas Bank
Wigan
Collier
33839
HIGHTON
James (injured)
1948
26
Victoria (b)
Standish
Collier
33840
HIGHTON
Robert
1933
28
Brookside
Bacup
Dayhand
33841
HIGHTON
W. (injured)
1955
23
Wood
Haydock
Haulage Hand
33842
HIGHMAN
Esau (injured)
1930
15
Moss, No.2
Ince-in-Makerfield
Assistant Shotfirer
33838
HIGHLOCK
William (injured)
1932
Bold
Earlstown
33837
HIGHLEY
Hubert (injured)
1930
54
Emlyn, No.1
Pen-y-groes
Surface Labourer
33836
HIGHLAND
John
1905
65
Craig, No.1 Pit
Dreghorn
Sinker
33835
HIGHFIELD
James (injured)
1951
48
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Cutterman
33833
HIGHFIELD
William
1901
30
Talk-o'-th'-Hill
Talke
Carpenter
33834
HIGHES
Lillie
1901
10
Anthony Road Quarry
School Girl
33831
HIGHES
Richard
1909
32
Ferndale, No.4
Ferndale
Repairier
33832
HIGHCOCK
Alban (injured)
1927
Collins Green
Newton le Willows
33819
HIGHCOCK
Albert (injured)
1927
Collins Green
Newton le Willows
33820
HIGHCOCK
Albert (injured)
1944
43
Bold
Earlstown
Ripper
33821
HIGHCOCK
Edward (injured)
1926
Ashton's Green
St Helens
33822