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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG | James | 1902 | 49 | Little Raith | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 86599 |
| YOUNG | James | 1913 | 33 | Rosehall, No.12 Pit | Coatbridge | Blacksmith | 86600 |
| YOUNG | James | 1917 | Burnbank area | 86601 | |||
| YOUNG | James | 1922 | 64 | Thankerton | Holytown | Repairer | 86602 |
| YOUNG | James | 1924 | 60 | Ushaw Moor | Brandon & Byshottles | Deputy | 86603 |
| YOUNG | James | 1925 | Pumpherston, No.4 Mine | Uphall | Haulage clipper | 86604 | |
| YOUNG | James | 1948 | Minto | Lochgelly | Miner | 86605 | |
| YOUNG | James (injured) | 1912 | 33 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Labourer | 86606 |
| YOUNG | James (Injured) | 1917 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Shaftsman | 86607 | |
| YOUNG | James (injured) | 1951 | 47 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 86608 |
| YOUNG | John | 1901 | 57 | Seaham | Seaham | Wasteman | 86609 |
| YOUNG | John | 1902 | 29 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Shunter | 86610 |
| YOUNG | John | 1912 | 73 | Belhaven, Overjohnstone Pit | Wishaw | Waggon Trimmer | 86611 |
| YOUNG | John | 1919 | Waterside | Galston | 86612 | ||
| YOUNG | John | 1920 | Blairmuckhill | Harthill | 86613 | ||
| YOUNG | John | 1927 | 28 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | 86614 | |
| YOUNG | John (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Repairer | 86615 |
| YOUNG | John (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Britannia | Pengam | Repairer | 86616 |
| YOUNG | John (injured) | 1946 | 37 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Trafficman | 86617 |
| YOUNG | John George | 1925 | 19 | Wallsend, Edward Pit | Wallsend | 86618 | |
| YOUNG | John T. (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Garw | Blaengarw | Lamp Lighter | 86619 |
| YOUNG | John Wallace | 1951 | 26 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Back Overman & Rescue Worker | 86620 |
| YOUNG | John Weir | 1957 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 86621 | |
| YOUNG | John William | 1912 | 27 | South Pelaw | Chester le Street | Assistant Banksman | 86622 |
| YOUNG | Joseph | 1904 | 45 | Rosebank | Dunfermline | Bottomer | 86623 |