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
WORTHINGTON
John
1904
47
Langtree
Standish
Dataller
86038
WORTHINGTON
John
1913
28
Cadder, No.15 Pit
Bishopbriggs
Reddsman
86039
WORTHINGTON
John
1916
48
Giants Hall
Pusher On
86040
WORTHINGTON
John (injured)
1924
49
Brackley
Walkden
Collier
86041
WORTHINGTON
John (injured)
1958
55
Mains
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Belt Attendant
86042
WORTHINGTON
Joseph (injured)
1937
42
Berry Hill
Berry Hill
Collier
86043
WORTHINGTON
Louis (injured)
1916
16
Pendlebury
Pendlebury
Haulage Hand
86044
WORTHINGTON
Norman
1915
16
Glasshoughton
Glass Houghton
86045
WORTHINGTON
P. (injured)
1928
53
Astley Green
Tyldesley
Dayhand
86046
WORTHINGTON
Ralph (injured)
1932
Cronton
Whiston
86047
WORTHINGTON
Ralph (injured)
1932
29
Cronton
Whiston
Dayman
86048
WORTHINGTON
T. (injured)
1925
Sherdley
St Helens
86049
WORTHINGTON
Terrance
1926
42
Abram
Bickershaw
Cutter’s Mate
86050
WORTHINGTON
Thomas
1900
58
Cambrian, No.1
Clydach Vale
Repairer
86051
WORTHINGTON
Thomas
1910
36
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Dataller
86052
WORTHINGTON
Thomas (injured)
1914
55
Pemberton
Wigan
Fireman
86053
WORTHINGTON
Thomas (injured)
1927
Sherdley
St Helens
86054
WORTHINGTON
Thomas (injured)
1927
Sherdley
St Helens
86055
WORTHINGTON
Thomas (injured)
1932
Sherdley
St Helens
86056
WORTHINGTON
Timothy
1913
37
Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit
Hindley
Coal Cutter
86057
WORTHINGTON
Victor (injured)
1931
30
Gibfield
Atherton
Collier
86058
WORTHINGTON
William (injured)
1928
Ashton's Green
St Helens
86059
WORTHINGTON
William (injured)
1932
Bold
Earlstown
86060
WORTHINGTON
William (injured)
1958
52
Albert
Hindley
Salvage Worker
86061
WORTHINGTON
William (injured)
1958
Albert
Hindley
Salvage worker
86062