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 | Joseph | 1941 | 38 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Miner | 86624 |
| YOUNG | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | 51 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Collier | 86625 |
| YOUNG | Leonard (injured) | 1945 | 14 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Screen Hand | 86626 |
| YOUNG | Peter | 1901 | 20 | North Motherwell | Motherwell | Miner | 86627 |
| YOUNG | Peter | 1929 | 41 | Calderbank | Baillieston | 86628 | |
| YOUNG | Preston | 1901 | 63 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Mason | 86629 |
| YOUNG | R. | 1930 | 19 | Kimblesworth | Framwellgate Moor | Putter | 86630 |
| YOUNG | R. | 1943 | 36 | Harton | South Shields | Screener | 86631 |
| YOUNG | R. (injured) | 1919 | 22 | Rose Hill | Burnden | Drawer | 86632 |
| YOUNG | Ralph (injured) | 1914 | 31 | Scot Lane | Blackrod | Collier | 86633 |
| YOUNG | Richard | 1914 | 45 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Deputy | 86634 |
| YOUNG | Richard | 1954 | 39 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Collier | 86635 |
| YOUNG | Richard Henry | 1904 | 44 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Hewer | 86636 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1906 | 62 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | Hewer | 86637 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1907 | 28 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Hewer | 86638 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1911 | 48 | Woolmet | Portobello | Brusher | 86639 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1912 | 33 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | Loco Fireman | 86640 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1923 | 36 | Hetton | Hetton le Hole | Hewer | 86641 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1926 | 33 | Cramlington, Dudley Pit | Cramlington | Coal Cutter | 86642 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1940 | Easton | Bathgate | Bricklayer’s Labourer | 86643 | |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1943 | 37 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Mineworkers | 86644 |
| YOUNG | Robert | 1956 | 18 | Roslin | Roslin | Coal Miner (Oncost) | 86645 |
| YOUNG | Robert (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Engine Driver | 86646 |
| YOUNG | Robert (injured) | 1955 | 47 | Gibfield | Atherton | Transport Worker | 86647 |
| YOUNG | Robert Henry | 1914 | 43 | Glynhebog | Pontyberem | Fireman | 86648 |