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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
STRACHAN Alexander Jnr 1933 26 Polton Bonnyrigg Brusher 73883
STEVENSON John 1904 48 Polton Bonnyrigg Washer Attendant 73444
SMITH David 1910 41 Polton Bonnyrigg Coal Cutter 71608
SLOANE Joseph 1907 21 Polton Bonnyrigg Miner 71350
SINCLAIR Andrew 1931 Polton Bonnyrigg 71096
ROSS John 1905 64 Polton Bonnyrigg Fireman 68223
RISO Mechelo 1903 30 Polton Bonnyrigg Waggon Trimmer 66206
MURDOCH Andrew 1912 31 Polton Bonnyrigg Engineer 56643
LIVINGSTONE James 1911 21 Polton Bonnyrigg Labourer 48322
LAWRENCE Robert 1908 28 Polton Bonnyrigg Miner 46380
HORSEBURGH Andrew 1910 26 Polton Bonnyrigg Drawer 35628
HOGG David 1915 Polton Bonnyrigg 34726
HARPER William 1907 26 Polton Bonnyrigg Contractor 31296
GREENAN Luke 1910 41 Polton Bonnyrigg Miner 28375
GIBB James 1904 48 Polton Bonnyrigg Screen Attendant 26559
DAVIE John 1903 39 Polton Bonnyrigg Shaftsman 15193
CUPITI Alberto 1921 Polton Bonnyrigg 14507
CLARK Patrick 1900 21 Polton Bonnyrigg Miner 11401
CAIRNS David 1909 36 Polton Bonnyrigg Brusher 9593
BROWN Alexander 1928 31 Polton Bonnyrigg Brusher 7923
BROCK James or Thomas 1928 60 Polton Bonnyrigg Mineworker 7591
BRAND Matthew Biggar 1916 Polton Bonnyrigg 7057