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
SOMMERVILLE
Charles
1914
19
Parkfield
Pucklechurch
Coal Filler
72569
SOMMERVILLE
George
1929
Robroyston
Barmulloch
72570
SOMMERVILLE
James
1923
Parkhead
Motherwell
72571
SOMMERVILLE
Richard
1915
Blairmuckhill
Harthill
Mining Contractor
72572
SOMMERVILLE
Robert Nisbet
1939
37
Usual residence Harthill
Coal Miner (Machineman)
72573
SOMMERVILLE
Thomas
1929
30
Spindleside
Cleland
Miner
72574
SOMMERVILLE
William
1912
59
Wilsontown, No.3 Pit
Forth
Roadsman
72575
