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
BYERS
Fountain
1910
33
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Pusher-on
9450
BYERS
Harry (injured)
1942
41
Mosley Common, No.4
Ellenbrook
Ripper
9451
BYERS
Hartley
1947
35
Whitehaven, William Pit
Whitehaven
Brusher
9452
BYERS
Herbert (injured)
1947
42
Bickershaw
Bickershaw
Belt Fitter
9453
BYERS
James
1928
44
Holland
Upholland
Carter
9454
BYERS
Joseph (injured)
1943
38
Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Collier
9455
BYERS
Robert (injured)
1942
50
Golborne
Golborne
Surface Cleaner
9456
BYERS
Stanley Young (injured)
1959
Florence-Ullcoats Mine
Egremont
Shotfirer
9457
BYERS
Walter
1927
25
Thrislington
West Cornforth
9458
