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
UNDERWOOD
George (injured)
1913
33
Penallta
Hengoed
Haulier
78530
UNDERWOOD
Herbert
1911
23
Hem Heath
Chesterton
Loader
78531
UNDERWOOD
J.
1916
Lanes Hill Quarry
Quarry Foreman
78532
UNDERWOOD
James (injured)
1919
15
Moss, No.6
Ince-in-Makerfield
Haulage
78533
UNDERWOOD
John (injured)
1938
50
Wigan Junction
Abram
Metalman
78534
UNDERWOOD
Joseph
1923
Lethans Pit
Saline
78535
UNDERWOOD
Thomas
1915
34
Monckton Main
Royston
78536
UNDERWOOD
Walter
1909
16
Teversal
Teversal
Horse Driver
78537
UNDERWOOD
William
1905
28
Brandon
Brandon & Byshottles
Hewer
78538
UNDERWOOD
William
1923
42
Lethans Pit
Saline
78539
