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
WILKINSON
John (injured)
1943
23
Sumners Hall Drift
Pemberton
Drawer
82255
WARD
Norman (injured)
1950
29
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Collier
79917
WALKER
Joseph (injured)
1949
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Fireman
79311
SMART
Edwin (injured)
1946
31
Sumners Hall Drift
Pemberton
Haulage Hand
71421
ROLY
Albert (injured)
1946
41
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Fireman
68090
MELLING
James (injured)
1941
20
Sumners Hall Drift
Pemberton
Scufter
53312
MELLING
James (injured)
1957
37
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Screen Hand
53313
KNOWLES
Gordon (injured)
1953
28
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Shotfirer
45667
GASKELL
James (injured)
1956
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Collier
26217
DUGGAN
Albert (injured)
1949
34
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Drawer
19709
DUGGAN
Albert (injured)
1951
37
Summersales Drift
Pemberton
Filler-Drawer
19710
BANKS
James (injured)
1943
63
Sumners Hall Drift
Pemberton
Dataller
2930
