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
THOMSON
Hugh Collins
1961
40
Overtown
Overtown
Coal miner (stripper)
76990
STEWART
Peter Savage
1960
59
Overtown
Overtown
Deputy
73546
SMITH
Terence
1943
55
Overtown
Overtown
Miner
72208
KILMURRAY
Michael
1937
52
Overtown
Overtown
Colliery Brusher
45207
FLEMING
Samuel Brown
1962
42
Overtown
Overtown
Coal miner (machineman)
24454
