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
BRITTON
Adrian (Injured)
1987
Chipping Sodbury Quarry
Chipping Sodbury
Member of public
7535
BRITTON
Andrew
1931
14
Rimmon
Shotts
Screener
7536
BRITTON
Arthur (injured)
1927
39
Mosley Common
Ellenbrook
Collier
7537
BRITTON
David
1901
54
Denton
Denton
Collier
7538
BRITTON
George
1930
42
Florence
Longton
Collier
7539
BRITTON
Hiram (injured)
1935
49
Bradford
Bradford
Ripper
7540
BRITTON
John
1914
14
Mossfield
Longton
Horse Driver
7541
BRITTON
John
1927
17
Chilton
Chilton
Driver
7542
BRITTON
John
1948
51
Northfield
Shotts
Coal Miner (Stripper)
7543
BRITTON
John William
1940
46
Sacriston
Sacriston
Miner
7544
BRITTON
Wright
1935
57
Ashton Moss
Audenshaw
Onsetter
7545
