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
WYLLIE
John
1900
39
Auchlochan
Coalburn
Roadsman
86319
WATSON
Daniel
1911
36
Auchlochan
Coalburn
Foreman
80446
SMART
Daniel
1914
48
Auchlochan
Coalburn
Fireman
71419
PARK
Kelso Ballantyne
1918
Auchlochan
Coalburn
59304
MEIKLE
Thomas
1919
Auchlochan
Coalburn
53265
McHATTIE
Adam
1916
Auchlochan
Coalburn
52441
HUNTER
John
1922
27
Auchlochan
Coalburn
Coal cutting machineman
37502
HAMILTON
James
1916
41
Auchlochan
Coalburn
Foreman Joiner
30503
FREW
Andrew
1923
Auchlochan
Coalburn
25481
CLARK
James
1924
Auchlochan
Coalburn
11362
BULLOCH
Duncan
1922
40
Auchlochan
Coalburn
Miner
8762
AIRD
James
1920
Auchlochan
Coalburn
355
