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
PEET
James (injured)
1938
37
Maypole
Platt Bridge
Coal Buster
60512
PEET
James Joynson
1912
38
Glebe
Fenton
Engineer
60513
PEET
John (injured)
1931
Lea Green
St Helens
60514
PEET
John (injured)
1937
62
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Dataller
60515
PEET
John (injured)
1937
39
Old Boston
Haydock
Collier
60516
PEET
John (injured)
1938
36
Lea Green
St Helens
Collier
60517
PEET
John Thomas (injured)
1950
44
Wain, No.1
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Collier
60518
PEET
Robert (injured)
1936
48
Nook, No.4
Tyldesley
Collier
60519
PEET
Thomas
1906
20
Pemberton, Bye Pit
Wigan
Collier
60520
PEET
Thomas (injured)
1925
Lea Green
St Helens
60521
PEET
Thomas (injured)
1927
31
Bickerstaffe
Bickerstaffe
Coal Cutterman
60522
PEET
Thomas (injured)
1930
Lea Green
St Helens
60523
PEET
Thomas (injured)
1931
Lea Green
St Helens
60524
PEET
William T.
1920
40
Mains
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Coal Cutter
60525
