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
WOOD
Isaac
1946
70
Douglas
Douglas
Colliery Surfaceman
85545
WHITFIELD
James
1904
66
Douglas
Rigside
Coal Cleaner
81720
PATERSON
Hugh
1918
Douglas
Douglas
60056
NEILSON
John
1934
Douglas
Douglas
57179
HOPE
James
1901
26
Douglas
Rigside
Miner
35304
HOPE
John
1901
24
Douglas
Rigside
Miner
35309
HODGE
John
1902
42
Douglas
Rigside
Miner
34508
HAUGHY
Peter
1901
26
Douglas
Rigside
Brusher
32316
GREENSHIELDS
John
1924
Douglas
Douglas
28475
GRAY
John
1925
Douglas
Douglas
Shaftsman
28002
DUNN
Malcolm
1939
63
Douglas
Douglas
Pit Bottomer
19876
BROWN
Alexander
1939
39
Douglas
Douglas
7925
BOSWELL
George
1949
21
Douglas
Douglas
Drawer
6308
BEATTIE
Robert
1905
50
Douglas
Rigside
Miner
4091
