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
SKELTON
Alfred
1909
39
Wath Main
Wath-upon-Dearne
Dataller
71209
SKELTON
Alfred
1910
41
Wath Main
Wath upon Dearne
71210
SKELTON
Arthur
1900
15
Deaf Hill
Trimdon Foundry
Driver
71211
SKELTON
John
1935
Backworth, Fenwick Pit
Earsdon
71212
SKELTON
Joseph Woosey
1946
35
Landgate
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Surface Hand
71213
SKELTON
Robert A.
1901
48
Bearpark, Brancepeth
Bearpark
Screener
71214
SKELTON
Thomas
1907
31
Pegswood
Pegswood
Hewer
71215
