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
HOOK
Andrew
1930
Backworth, Algernon Pit
Backworth
35230
HOOK
Clarence Francis
1937
21
Eastern United
Ruspidge
35231
HOOK
Frederick
1910
14
Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit
Westhoughton
Lasher-on
35232
HOOK
John William
1955
63
Chanters
Atherton
Packer
35233
HOOK
Joseph (injured)
1931
23
Cleworth Hall
Tyldesley
Drawer
35234
HOOK
Robert
1958
49
Horden
Horden
35235
