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
ASTLEY
Arthur (injured)
1927
Collins Green
Newton le Willows
1869
ASTLEY
Arthur (injured)
1927
Sutton Heath
St Helens
1870
ASTLEY
Edward
1908
54
Fochriw, No.2
Fochriw
Master haulier
1871
ASTLEY
Edward (injured)
1927
18
Maindy
Ton Pentre
Collier
1872
ASTLEY
J. (injured)
1949
41
Scaitcliffe
Accrington
Fireman
1873
ASTLEY
James (injured)
1925
46
Tonge
Tonge with Haulgh
Fireman
1874
ASTLEY
Joseph (injured)
1949
47
Scaitcliffe
Accrington
Fireman
1875
ASTLEY
Osborne (injured)
1957
27
Tower
Hirwaun
Collier
1876
ASTLEY
Robert
1910
32
Haydock
Haydock
Brakesman
1877
ASTLEY
William
1912
66
Maindy
Ton Pentre
Haulier
1878
ASTLEY
William (injured)
1939
60
Lea Green, Queen Pit
St Helens
Collier
1879
