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
FITTON
E. (injured)
1935
33
Glynogwr
Gilfach Goch
Cutterman
24299
FITTON
H.
1943
55
Elemore, Lambton Pit
Hetton le Hole
Surface Worker
24300
FITTON
Hedley
1943
56
Elemore, Isabella Pit
Hetton le Hole
Surface Worker
24301
FITTON
Herbert (injured)
1936
30
Old Meadows
Bacup
Getter
24302
FITTON
Irvine (injured) or Irving
1953
49
Grime Bridge
Newchurch
Deputy
24303
FITTON
John
1900
37
Chapel (Dunkirk) Pits
Dukinfield
Gang Rider
24304
FITTON
John
1915
43
Haydock, Princess Pit
Haydock Green
Miner
24305
FITTON
John T. (injured)
1941
63
Sandhole
Worsley
Dataller
24306
FITTON
Leo (injured)
1939
28
Oak
Hollinwood
Haulage Hand
24307
FITTON
R. (Injured)
1974
39
Parsonage
Leigh
Ripper
24308
FITTON
Thomas (injured)
1951
39
Victoria (b)
Standish
Collier's Mate
24309
FITTON
William (injured)
1947
49
Gillhead
Atherton
Hewer
24310
