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
CAVANAGH
James
1900
25
Bedlington, A Pit
Bedlington
Hewer
10563
CAVANAGH
James
1901
30
Lea Green
St Helens
Daywageman
10564
CAVANAGH
John (injured)
1928
40
Carr & Craggs
Portsmouth
Dataller
10565
CAVANAGH
Patrick
1904
33
Derry Gennard Quarry
Londonderry
10566
CAVANAGH
Patrick
1940
Rosehall
Coatbridge
Miner
10567
CAVANAGH
Robert
1918
50
Bent, No.1 Pit
Hamilton
Brusher
10568
CAVANAGH
William (injured)
1928
Lea Green
St Helens
10569
CAVANAGH
William (injured)
1948
32
Gibfield
Atherton
Ripper
10570
