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
RYDER
Ernest
1924
19
Bridgewater
Worsley
Drawer
68970
RYDER
George
1906
17
Dean & Chapter
Ferryhill
Driver
68971
RYDER
George (injured)
1944
59
Wheatsheaf
Pendlebury
Fireman
68972
RYDER
George (Injured)
1982
44
Silverdale [Kents Lane]
Silverdale
Fuitter
68973
RYDER
Horace (injured)
1950
50
Cleworth Hall
Tyldesley
Collier
68974
RYDER
James
1908
46
Silverwood
Thrybergh
Collier
68975
RYDER
James
1908
46
Silverwood
Thrybergh
68976
RYDER
James N. (injured)
1925
45
Deep Navigation
Treharris
Foreman Mason
68977
RYDER
Thomas (injured)
1914
58
Bridgewater, No.3
Worsley
Collier
68978
RYDER
Thomas (injured)
1936
30
Bradford
Bradford
Drawer
68979
RYDER
William
1903
18
Watnall
Hucknall Torkard
Horse Driver
68980
RYDER
William (injured)
1918
18
Chisnall Hall
Coppull
Drawer
68981
