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
DOWSEY
T.W.
1928
14
Brancepeth
Willington
Driver
19327
DOWSE
Thomas (injured)
1932
18
Shelton, Racecourse Pit
Hanley
Haulage Hand
19325
DOWNTON
John (injured)
1952
Florence Mine
Egremont
Platelayer
19324
DOWNS
Benjamin
1902
36
Pwllypant Quarry
Llanbradach
Chargeman
19313
DOWNS
Edward (Injured)
1973
57
Seafield
Kirkcaldy
Brusher
19314
DOWNS
Herbert (injured)
1954
61
Brackley, Ashtons Field
Walkden
Bunker Attendant
19315
DOWNS
James (Injured)
1913
48
Nine Mile Point
Wattsville
Repairer
19316
DOWNS
John (Injured)
1918
60
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Metalman
19317
DOWNS
Kenneth (injured)
1954
28
Gibfield
Atherton
Welder
19318
DOWNS
Lewis Edward
1926
39
Swanwick
Alfreton
19319
DOWNS
Mayo
1904
18
Celynen
Abercarn
Collier
19320
DOWNS
O. (injured)
1959
64
Newlands
Pyle
Repairer
19321
DOWNS
Patrick (Injured)
1940
Stane
Shotts
Brusher
19322
DOWNS
Thomas
1919
55
Ellerbeck
Coppull
Collier
19323
DOWNMAN
William (injured)
1943
20
Brynteg, No.2
Seven Sisters
Assistant Collier
19312
DOWNING
A. (injured)
1937
49
Silverdale [Kents Lane]
Silverdale
Packer
19293
DOWNING
Albert (injured)
1932
47
Ferndale Tip
Ferndale
Shackler
19294
DOWNING
Arthur
1909
25
Rookery
Talke
Loader
19295
DOWNING
Arthur (injured)
1939
42
Holditch
Chesterton
Ripper
19296
DOWNING
C.
1915
42
Apedale, Burley Pit
Apedale
19297
DOWNING
Edward
1918
44
Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit
Halmer End
Fireman
19298
DOWNING
Frederick
1939
27
Parkhouse
Chesterton
Packer
19299
DOWNING
George (Injured)
1919
44
Moss
Ince-in-Makerfield
Collier
19300
DOWNING
James (injured)
1940
43
Parkhouse
Chesterton
Fitter
19301
DOWNING
John (Injured)
1911
37
Cymmer, New Pit
Cymmer
Timberman's Helper
19302
