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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
WINKS G. 1900 58 Simon Wood Elsecar Banksman 85241
WINKS George 1900 61 Simon Wood Elsecar 85242
WILLIAMS John 1914 27 Elsecar Main Elsecar Collier 83493
WHITE Frank 1908 23 Elsecar Main Elsecar Sinker 81445
WADDINGTON Reginald (Injured) 1934 40 Elsecar Main Elsecar Miner 78962
SUMMERSCALES Hilton (Injured) 1934 46 Elsecar Main Elsecar Deputy 74158
SKERROW William 1915 41 Elsecar Main Elsecar 71220
SENIOR Charles 1912 22 Hemingfield Elsecar 69942
SANDERSON Albert 1934 35 Elsecar Main Elsecar Rescue Team Instructor 69188
SANDERSON Charles A. (Injured) 1934 41 Elsecar Main Elsecar Miner 69192
RATCLIFFE Samuel J. 1913 54 Elsecar Main Elsecar Ripper 64236
OWEN Richard 1914 32 Elsecar Main Elsecar Collier 58914
MEADOWS Thomas 1912 35 Hemingfield Elsecar Miner 53163
MALTBY George (Injured) 1934 47 Elsecar Main Elsecar Miner 50106
HOYLAND Vincent 1905 24 Hemingfield Elsecar Hurrier 36233
HIRST O. 1903 19 Hemingfield Elsecar Roadsman 34366
GRAY Arthur 1913 31 Elsecar Main Elsecar Collier 27970
DOBSON George 1915 39 Elsecar Main Elsecar 18715
CREETON Albert 1912 23 Elsecar Main Elsecar Trammer 13806
CHARLESWORTH John T. 1900 39 Simon Wood Elsecar 10940
BURDIN Joseph (Injured) 1934 40 Elsecar Main Elsecar Deputy 8873
BURDIN Sam (Injured) 1934 47 Elsecar Main Elsecar Deputy 8874
ARCHDALE Thomas 1909 53 Elsecar Main Elsecar Ripper 1212