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
YOUNGER
John
1906
34
Binchester
Spennymoor
Pumpman
86679
WHITTAKER
George
1907
24
Binchester
Spennymoor
Hewer
81773
WALTON
William
1903
39
Binchester
Spennymoor
Deputy
79791
SIMPSON
Thomas
1905
55
Binchester
Spennymoor
Hewer
71056
PREST
Thomas
1903
53
Binchester
Spennymoor
Engineman
62687
PARRY
Robert R.H.
1908
38
Binchester
Spennymoor
Oiler
59822
ORTON
Thomas
1905
34
Binchester
Spennymoor
Engineman
58526
NELSON
William
1900
70
Whitworth (a)
Spennymoor
Screenman
57235
KAY
William
1904
47
Binchester
Spennymoor
Engineman
44365
JONES
Robert
1901
44
Binchester
Spennymoor
Hewer
42961
EGGLESTONE
William
1900
19
Binchester
Spennymoor
Fitter
21102
BRAY
R.
1935
44
Whitworth Park
Spennymoor
Stoneman
7121
ALLISON
John
1900
54
Binchester
Spennymoor
Hewer
735
