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
SHARROCK
James
1904
43
Priestner's
Westleigh
Collier
70163
SHARROCK
James
1914
49
Rainford
Rainford
Dataller
70164
SHARROCK
John
1901
53
Orrell
Wigan
Dataller
70165
SHARROCK
Joseph (injured)
1927
Lea Green
St Helens
70166
SHARROCK
Joseph (injured)
1932
Lea Green
St Helens
70167
SHARROCK
Joseph (injured)
1936
15
Pemberton
Wigan
Fireman’s Assistant
70168
SHARROCK
Joseph (injured)
1947
41
Giants Hall
Standish
Filler
70169
SHARROCK
Leslie (injured)
1946
23
Windy Arbour
Winstanley
Ripper
70170
SHARROCK
Matthew (injured)
1933
58
Pemberton
Wigan
Collier
70171
SHARROCK
Richard
1914
49
Moor Pit, No.5
Hindley
Collier
70172
SHARROCK
Richard (injured)
1918
49
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Collier
70173
SHARROCK
Richard (injured)
1924
51
Prescot, New Pit
Upholland
Motioner
70174
SHARROCK
Robert (injured)
1954
36
Victoria (b)
Standish
Deputy
70175
SHARROCK
William (injurd)
1956
46
The Park
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Collier
70176
SHARROCK
William (injured)
1920
20
Scot Lane
Blackrod
Drawer
70177
SHARROCK
William (injured)
1928
19
Sherdley
St Helens
Haulage Hand
70178
SHARROCK
William (injured)
1932
Sherdley
St Helens
70179
