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
SMITH
Sidney
1910
22
Kingswood, Deep Pit
Two Mile Hill
Miner
72189
SMITH
Francis
1943
Llanerch
Abersychan
71678
SMITH
John
1907
29
Desford, No.1
Bagworth
Dayman
71934
SMITH
Sidney (injured)
1955
17
Maypole
Platt Bridge
Haulage Hand
72190
SMITH
Francis (injured)
1954
29
Bank Hall
Burnley
Coalgetter
71679
SMITH
John
1908
52
Chopwell
Chopwell
Stoneman
71935
SMITH
Stanley (injured)
1931
Bold
Earlstown
72191
SMIT
H. (injured)
1952
23
Coegnant
Nantyffyllon
Underground Mechanic
71494
SMISSEN or SMESSON
Richard
1909
43
Tilmanstone
Eythorne
Sinker
71493
SMILES
John
1903
23
Pelton
Pelton
Hewer
71490
SMILES
L.A.
1914
33
Deaf Hill
Trimdon Foundry
Stoneman
71491
SMILES
L.A.
1944
33
Deaf Hill
Trimdon Foundry
Stoneman
71492
SMETHURST
Abel (injured)
1921
61
Tonge
Tonge with Haulgh
Dataller
71476
SMETHURST
Eric (injured)
1920
13
Haydock, Princess Pit
Haydock Green
Pit Brow Hand
71477
SMETHURST
James (injured)
1931
58
Brackley
Walkden
Collier
71478
SMETHURST
James (injured)
1948
43
Martholme
Great Harwood
Fireman
71479
SMETHURST
John (injured)
1919
20
Wood (Newton)
Haydock
Coal Cutter
71480
SMETHURST
Joseph (injured)
1941
45
Sandhole
Worsley
Dataller
71481
SMETHURST
Mary (injured)
1919
67
Astley
Astley
Office Cleaner
71482
SMETHURST
Richard (injured)
1932
22
Agecroft
Agecroft
Collier
71483
SMETHURST
Roger (injured)
1936
35
Newtown
Clifton
Collier
71484
SMETHURST
Samuel (injured)
1920
67
New Lester
Tyldesley
Dayman
71485
SMETHURST
William
1901
26
Blackbrook
St Helens
Daywageman
71486
SMETHURST
William (injured)
1918
14
Parr, No.1
St Helens
Haulage Hand
71487
SMETHURST
William (injured)
1929
24
Newton [or Wood]
Haydock
Drawer
71488