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
BESWICK
James (injured)
1932
41
Agecroft
Agecroft
Collier
5003
BESWICK
John
1903
52
Ashton Moss
Audenshaw
Collier
5004
BESWICK
William (injured)
1915
34
Woodpark
Bardsley
Collier
5005
BESWICK
William (injured)
1928
38
Pendlebury
Pendlebury
Haulage Hand
5006
BESTWICK
Archibald
1943
52
Coppice (c)
Heanor
4996
BESTWICK
Joseph
1902
55
Wollaton
Wollaton
Dataller
4997
BESTWEATHERICK
B. (injured)
1930
24
Onllwyn, No.1
Onllwyn
Collier
4995
BESTFORD
Adam Lee
1938
65
Bedlington, A Pit
Bedlington
Shotfirer
4992
BESTFORD
Thomas
1927
14
Lambton
Little Town
Driver
4993
BESTFORD
William
1924
44
Leasingthorne
Coundon
Hewer
4994
BESTALL
Arthur
1910
17
Darfield Main
Darfield
Pony Driver
4991
BEST
David (Injured)
1981
31
Cronton
Whiston
Faceworker
4982
BEST
George (injured)
1911
49
Bargoed
Bargoed
Ripper
4983
BEST
J.B.
1935
36
Lambton [Bournmoor]
Little Town
Cutter
4984
BEST
James
1908
14
Elemore
Hetton le Hole
Driver
4985
BEST
Joseph
1923
19
Maltby Main
Maltby
Filler
4986
BEST
Matthew
1906
28
West Pelton
Pelton
Stoneman
4987
BEST
R.
1936
27
Kimblesworth
Framwellgate Moor
Hewer
4988
BEST
Samuel
1909
51
Eston
Guisborough
Miner
4989
BEST
Walter H.
1900
14
Northfields Quarry
Waggon Attendant
4990
BESSEY
William (injured)
1918
54
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Collier
4981
BESSELL
Cyril
1927
Tirpentwys
Pantygasseg
4979
BESSELL
Frederick John
1977
34
South Crofty
Camborne
Pumpman
4980
BESSANT
William Henry
1929
42
Cannop
Speech House Road
Collier
4978
BESSANK
E.C.
1955
38
Oakdale
Oakdale
Steel Supply Man
4977