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
SUMNER
Arthur (injured)
1940
31
Whitfield
Norton in the Moors
Collier
74164
SUMNER
Arthur (injured)
1957
51
Lea Green
St Helens
Underground Bricksetter
74165
SUMNER
George (injured)
1931
Lea Green
St Helens
74166
SUMNER
George (injured)
1932
Sherdley
St Helens
74167
SUMNER
George (injured)
1936
30
Sherdley
St Helens
Drawer
74168
SUMNER
Henry (injured)
1932
Lea Green
St Helens
74169
SUMNER
Henry (injured)
1932
Lea Green
St Helens
74170
SUMNER
Jeremiah (injured)
1953
42
Mosley Common
Ellenbrook
Ripper
74171
SUMNER
John William
1943
50
Black Park
Chirk
Collier
74172
SUMNER
Joseph (injured)
1932
Lea Green
St Helens
74173
SUMNER
Thomas (injured)
1942
42
Bickershaw, No.3 Pit
Bickershaw
Haulage Hand
74174
SUMNER
Thomas (injured)
1955
22
Cleworth Hall
Tyldesley
Electrican
74175
SUMNER
William
1934
25
Bradford
Bradford
Road Corporal
74176
SUMNER
William (injured)
1920
40
Bamfurlong
Bamfurlong
Shiftman
74177
