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
BITHELL
Alfred (injured)
1946
56
Sutton Manor
Marshall’s Cross
Manager
5577
BITHELL
Edward (injured)
1924
18
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Haulage Hand
5578
BITHELL
John Jnr
1907
27
Fogg's
Darcy Lever
Drawer
5579
BITHELL
John Snr
1907
58
Fogg's
Darcy Lever
Collier
5580
BITHELL
Joseph Henry (injured)
1929
26
Pen-y-bont Quarry
Cefn-mawr
Labourer
5581
BITHELL
Percy (injured)
1944
18
Nook, No.4
Tyldesley
Assistant Fireman
5582
BITHELL
Samuel (injured)
1933
28
Eatock
Hindley
Dataller
5583
