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
SOTHAM
Vincent
1908
27
Wharncliffe Silkstone
Pilley
Ripper
72587
ROWLEY
Vincent
1918
20
Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit
Halmer End
Engineman
68630
ROBBINS
Vincent
1958
Astley Green
Tyldesley
Cutterman
66293
McSHERRY
Vincent
1947
37
Whitehaven, William Pit
Whitehaven
Brusher
53069
JONES
Vincent
1933
28
Silverdale [Kents Lane]
Silverdale
Assistant Packer
43606
HOYLAND
Vincent
1905
24
Hemingfield
Elsecar
Hurrier
36233
GLYNN
Vincent
1940
20
Sherdley
St Helens
Haulage Hand
27213
DAVIS
Vincent
1928
26
Ponthenry
Pont-Henri
Collier
17618
BRIGGS
Vincent
1920
27
Towneley Demesne
Burnley
Jenny Tenter
7419
