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
PRIOR
David (injured)
1920
24
Old Boston
Haydock
Haulage
63224
PRIOR
Edmund (injured)
1946
42
Huncoat
Huncoat
Ripper
63225
PRIOR
George
1950
29
Glyncorrwg
Glyncorrwg
Hewer
63226
PRIOR
I. (injured)
1955
41
Aberbaiden
Kenfig Hill
Collier
63227
PRIOR
J. (injured)
1958
59
Sutton Manor
Marshall's Cross
Daywageman
63228
PRIOR
James
1923
Newcraighall, Klondyke Pit
Newcraighall
Miner
63229
PRIOR
James (injured)
1945
27
Landgate
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Haulage Hand
63230
PRIOR
John (injured)
1931
14
Garswood Hall
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Haulage Hand
63231
PRIOR
John (injured)
1931
39
Pemberton
Wigan
Collier
63232
PRIOR
M. (injured)
1924
18
Llay Main
Llay
Screen Hand
63233
PRIOR
Thomas
1929
46
Lyme
Haydock
Dataller
63234
PRIOR
Thomas (injured)
1927
Sherdley
St Helens
63235
PRIOR
Thomas Henry
1935
60
Old Boston
Haydock
Daywageman
63236
PRIOR
W.H. (injured)
1959
53
Oakdale, Waterloo
Oakdale
Traffic Foreman
63237
