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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YARWOOD Charles (injured) 1925 35 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 86396
WINSTANLEY J. (injured) 1931 35 Pendleton Pendleton Fireman 85296
WILLIAMSON Samuel 1925 58 Pendleton Pendleton Screen Attendant 84760
WILLIAMS Joseph 1909 37 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 83674
WILINSKY W. (injured) 1928 21 Pendleton Pendleton Waggoner 82145
WILCOCK Richard (injured) 1916 19 Pendleton Pendleton Waggoner 82016
WHITE Patrick 1904 62 Pendleton Pendleton Dataller 81514
WHITE William 1906 52 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 81550
WHALLEY James (injured) 1921 54 Pendleton Pendleton Fireman 81276
WEBRER Charles (injured) 1916 29 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 80827
WARD John (injured) 1930 31 Pendleton Pendleton Haulage Hand 79900
WARD Alec (injured) 1917 47 Pendleton Pendleton Hooker-On 79839
TURNER William (injured) 1931 27 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 78348
TURNER J.J. (injured) 1914 17 Pendleton Pendleton Haulage Hand 78254
TRAFFORD Frank (injured) 1914 38 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 77751
THORNTON Robert (injured) 1924 39 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 77130
THOMOND Joseph 1912 32 Pendleton Pendleton Gangrider 76781
THOMAS James 1907 41 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 75985
STRETCH J. (injured) 1921 46 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 73941
STRETCH William (injured) 1931 24 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 73944
SMITH Anthony (injured) 1928 49 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 71547
SMITH Arthur 1915 22 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 71554
SMITH James (injured) 1917 25 Pendleton Pendleton Labourer 71886
SINGLETON Joseph (injured) 1921 35 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 71143
SINGLETON Robert J. 1939 31 Pendleton Pendleton Collier 71148