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
CROFTS
George
1911
27
Houghton Main
Little Houghton
Dataller
13950
CROFTS
William H.
1947
45
Whitehaven, William Pit
Whitehaven
Brusher
13951
CROFT
Alexander
1918
17
Ryhope
Sunderland
Run Rider
13930
CROFT
Alfred
1912
54
Leyland Green
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Brakesman
13931
CROFT
Alfred (injured)
1918
46
Chanters
Atherton
Contractor
13932
CROFT
Edward (injured)
1918
13
Glenburn
Skelmersdale
Boiler Cleaner
13933
CROFT
G. (Injured)
1985
52
Agecroft
Agecroft
Facwworker
13934
CROFT
H.H.
1951
35
Willow Bridge Quarry
Willoughbridge
Fireman
13935
CROFT
Henry
1904
42
Forcett Quarry
Forcett
Quarryman
13936
CROFT
James
1902
37
Lady Windsor
Ynysybwl
Assistant repairer
13937
CROFT
James
1909
15
Seaham
Seaham
Driver
13938
CROFT
James Eric (injured)
1934
15
New Haden
Cheadle
Conveyor Attendant
13939
CROFT
John (injured)
1914
27
Bickershaw
Bickershaw
Coal Cutter's Assistant
13940
CROFT
John Henry (injured)
1924
24
Whiston Quarry
Whiston
Labourer
13941
CROFT
John William (injured)
1935
37
Sneyd
Burslem
Packer
13942
CROFT
Joseph (injured)
1948
24
Nook
Tyldesley
Haulage Hand
13943
CROFT
Leo (injured)
1934
30
Pochin, No.2
Hollybush
Hitcher
13944
CROFT
Ralph (injured)
1931
46
Preesall Mine
Preesall
Pipe Repairer
13945
CROFT
T. (injured)
1940
52
Llay Main
Llay
Repairer
13946
CROFT
Thomas
1919
40
Gibfield
Atherton
Contractor
13947
CROFT
Thomas (injured)
1937
51
The Park
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Dataller
13948
CROFT
William
1909
56
West Riding, Diamond
Altofts
Ripper
13949
CROCKETT
A.J.
1905
42
Shut End, No.15
Kingswinford
Engineman
13926
CROCKETT
Charles H.
1913
30
Universal [Senghenydd]
Senghenydd
13927
CROCKETT
George (injured)
1934
50
Cwm Cynon
Mountain Ash
Collier
13928