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
HIGSON
Eli
1905
26
Mosley Common
Ellenbrook
Dataller
33847
HIGSON
Eric
1945
30
Chanters
Atherton
Packer
33848
HIGSON
Frederick (injured)
1937
15
Maypole
Platt Bridge
Haulage Hand
33849
HIGSON
George (injured)
1917
18
Chanters, No.1
Atherton
Drawer
33850
HIGSON
George (injured)
1943
43
Gin Pit
Tyldesley
Collier
33851
HIGSON
Henry (injured)
1936
47
Chanters
Atherton
Collier
33852
HIGSON
James (injured)
1937
23
Ashton's Field
Little Hulton
Tub Repairer
33853
HIGSON
John
1910
44
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Collier
33854
HIGSON
Paul (injured)
1954
63
Welch Whittle
Coppull
Caunchman
33855
HIGSON
Peter
1910
46
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Dataller
33856
HIGSON
Robert (injured)
1949
44
Wigan Junction
Abram
Fitter
33857
HIGSON
Simeon (injured)
1921
64
Haydock Foundry
Haydock
Fitter
33858
HIGSON
Walter
1903
52
Linnyshaw
Worsley
Engineer
33859
HIGSON
William
1910
23
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Dataller
33860
HIGSON
William
1912
36
Abram, No.4
Bickershaw
Collier
33861
