	Oaks Colliery	Index	Oaks Colliery

Oaks Colliery

also known as Ardsley Main Colliery

(See also Barrow Main Colliery)

Location:	Barnsley 1 miles [2 km] E of Barnsley
Map Ref:	(Sheet 110 Sheffield and Huddersfield, 111 Sheffield and Doncaster) SE365064, 53° 33' 10" N, 1° 26' 56" W
Opened:
Closed:
Output:	1894 - Barnsley - Coal: Household, Steam.
	1896 - Barnsley - Coal: Household, Steam.
	1900 - Coal: Household, Steam.
Employment:	1894 - Barnsley - 661 (534 below, 127 surface)
	1894 - Parkgate - 261 (135 below, 126 surface)
	1896 - Barnsley - 660 (526 below, 134 surface)
	1896 - Parkgate - 175 (117 below, 58 surface)
	1900 - 581 (458 below, 123 surface)
Notes:	Current Status - Page under construction! and is far, far from complete!

Description

Disasters (5 or more killed)

	5th	Mar	1847		Explosion, 73 lives lost (Show Names)
	12th	Dec	1866		Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot, 361 lives lost (Show Names)

Those entries marked with , signify a disaster for which a memorial has been erected or for which we have images concerning the disaster, alternately their name may be mentioned on a memorial plaque. Click on the symbol next to the name to see the appropriate web page for the memorial.

Names of those killed at this colliery

Please note that this collection of names is by no means complete!

						Abbott, William, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Addy, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Addy, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 26 [More information ...]
						Ainsworth, H., 04 Nov 1870, aged 24, Collier, Fall of coal
						Allen, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Anderson, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Armitage, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Arnfield, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Arnold, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Arnold, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Arnold, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Ashford, John, 16 Nov 1855, aged Boy, Fall of coal in the mine [More information ...]
						Backhouse, George, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bahnforth, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Baker, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Baker, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Band, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Banks, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bantam, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bard, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, Andrew, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, Andrew, jnr., 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, Andrew, snr., 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, George(1), 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, George(2), 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, George(3), 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, James, snr., 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barker, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Barraclough, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bates, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bates, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bates, Moses, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bates, Phillip, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bates, Robert, 01 Dec 1880, aged 24, Wood packer, Fall of roof
						Bates, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bates, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Batty, James, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Batty, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bean, James, 24 Sep 1874, aged 30, Collier, Fall of roof [More information ...]
						Beardshall, Richard, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 18 [More information ...]
						Beardshall, Thomas, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 13 [More information ...]
						Beaumont, J., 07 Nov 1884, aged 41, Collier, Fall of coal [More information ...]
						Bedford, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 17 [More information ...]
						Bellamy, Solomon, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bennett, James, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bennett, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bennett, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bennett, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bennett, Thomasn, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Berry, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Billington, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 22 [More information ...]
						Birchall, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Birkinshaw, Arthur, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Birtles, Francis, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 12 [More information ...]
						Blackshaw, H., 11 Jun 1879, aged 40, Screener, Crushed by waggons
						Bolton, C., 05 Aug 1898, aged 29, Collier, Fall of roof
						Boothroyd, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Borrowdale, George, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bowers, Joseph, 11 May 1869, aged 12, Trapper, Caught his hand in a pulley wheel, and died from lockjaw [More information ...]
						Bradley, Daniel, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bradley, Edward, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bradley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Bradley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brook, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brooke, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brooke, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brotherton, William, 14 Aug 1865, Falling down the shaft
						Brown, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brown, Benjamin, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brown, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brown, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 50 [More information ...]
						Brown, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Brown, Thomas, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 18 [More information ...]
						Brownlow, Lot, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Buckley, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 24 [More information ...]
						Burgon, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Burley, G., 06 Mar 1884, aged 21, Hurrier, Fall of coal
						Bushfield, T., 21 May 1881, aged 20, Labourer, Crushed by chain
						Cadman, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Carlton, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 10 [More information ...]
						Carr, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Carr, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Carr, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cartwright, Abel, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cartwright, Edward, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cartwright, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Castle, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Chadwick, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 17 [More information ...]
						Challencer, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Charton, W., 30 Jul 1894, aged 18, Driver, Fell from cage
						Chesterfield, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clapham, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clarke, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clarkson, Frank, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clarkson, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clary, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clayton, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 23 [More information ...]
						Clayton, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clayton, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Clayton, William, 08 May 1861, Explosion of gunpowder in the mine. [More information ...]
						Clegg, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Coldwell, George, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Collin, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Conley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Connelly, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Connolly, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cooke, Amos, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cooke, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 20 [More information ...]
						Cooke, Richard, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 25 [More information ...]
						Cooper, David, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cooper, John, 19 Apr 1860, Fall of roof in the mine
						Cooper, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Cooper, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Corbett, P., 21 Jun 1901, (accident: 27 Jun 1900), aged 57, Labourer, Died 21st June. Fell over the gears of a horse
						Coward, Andrew, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Coward, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Damms, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dawson, Joseph, 25 Jul 1865, Run over by corves in the mine
						Dawson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dawsons, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Day, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 15 [More information ...]
						Day, Peter, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 45 [More information ...]
						Day, Peter, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dennis, Benjamin, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Denniss, Abraham, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Denton, Matthew, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 15 [More information ...]
						Dixon, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dixon, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dixon, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dodgson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Donkin, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, aged 13, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Donkin, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Donkin, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, aged 25, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Duckett, William, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dunk, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Dyson, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 37 [More information ...]
						Dyson, H., 16 Jun 1873, aged 60, Labourer, Run over by tubs on engine plane
						Earnshaw, James, 29 Apr 1859, Fall of roof in the mine
						Edson, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Edson, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Edson, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Edson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Ellis, George, 12 Dec 1866, aged 19, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Evans, Edward, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Evans, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Evans, J., 12 Feb 1881, aged 38, Collier, Fall of roof
						Evans, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Everett, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Exley, Benjamin, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Exley, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Exley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Fairclough, Benjamin, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Falthers, J., 28 Mar 1890, (accident: 01 Feb 1890), aged 57, Deputy, Fall of coal. Died 28th Mar
						Farmer, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Faulks, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Fearn, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Fearn, David, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Fearnley, Joseph, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 20 [More information ...]
						Fisher, John, 04 Feb 1875, Fall of roof
						Fleetwood, James, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Fletcher, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Fletcher, Frederick, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Foundhere, Thomas, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 15 [More information ...]
						Gallagher, Thomas, 30 Aug 1881, aged 35, Collier, Fall of roof
						Galloway, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 26 [More information ...]
						Galloway, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 22 [More information ...]
						Gelder, George, 22 Sep 1879, aged 19, Trammer, Fall of coal
						Gelder, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 11 [More information ...]
						George, W., 30 Jan 1875, aged 33, Collier, Fall of coal and stone
						Gilberthorpe, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 24 [More information ...]
						Gilberthorpe, Joseph, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 18 [More information ...]
						Gillchrist, Martin, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Gladwin, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Glover, James, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Glover, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Gott, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Graham, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Grant, Michael, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Greenwood, F., 03 Dec 1873, Packer, Fall of roof [More information ...]
						Hackin, Robert, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Haigh, Charles, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 23 [More information ...]
						Haigh, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Haigh, William, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hall, Abraham, 03 Aug 1871, aged 30, Collier, Fall of roof
						Hall, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Halliwell, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hallworth, David, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Halton, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hammond, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hardcastle, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hardcastle, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Harper, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 16 [More information ...]
						Harrison, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Harrison, J., 09 Sep 1890, aged 30, Trammer, Strained himself while lifting coal
						Harrison, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hartley, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 43 [More information ...]
						Hassle, Walter, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hawcroft, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hawley, Walter, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Haycroft, James, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hayell, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hayes, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Heading, James, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Healey, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Heath, James, 04 Oct 1873, aged 32, Hurrier, Crushed by a tub on engine plane
						Helliwell, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Henry, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hepinstall, Robert, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hewitt, J., 10 Jun 1900, aged 33, Dataller, Fall of side
						Hibbert, J., 14 Jul 1899, aged 31, Collier, Fall of side
						Highlands, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hill, W., 17 Feb 1875, Horse Keeper, Fell off pithill at surface
						Hill, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hilton, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hinchcliffe, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hinchcliffe, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 28 [More information ...]
						Hinchcliffe, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hinchliffe, J., 03 Dec 1873, Packer, Fall of roof [More information ...]
						Hitchen, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 14 [More information ...]
						Hitchin, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hobson, Aaron, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 26 [More information ...]
						Hodgson, Richard, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 32 [More information ...]
						Holbrooks, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Holdsworth, Frederick, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Holiday, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Holland, Abraham, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 32 [More information ...]
						Holland, David, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hollin, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hoobeck, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Horbury, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hough, George, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hough, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 30 [More information ...]
						Howell, James, 13 Feb 1877, aged 40, Collier, Fall of coal
						Howell, William, 30 May 1859, Fall of roof in the mine
						Hoyland, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hoyland, G., 06 Mar 1900, aged 39, Collier, Fall of side
						Hoylands, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hude, T., 25 Jun 1891, aged 14, Driver, Crushed by tubs
						Hudson, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hunt, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hunt, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hunter, W., 05 Aug 1899, aged 65, Labourer, Run over by waggons when engaged in shunting
						Hurst, M., 23 Jun 1880, aged 31, Wooder, Fall of roof
						Hurst, Robert, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hutchinson, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Hydos, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Ibbison, George, 17 Dec 1873, aged 21, Hurrier, Fall of coal
						Ibbotson, George, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Illingworth, Ezra, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jackson, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jackson, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jeffcock, Parkin, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jepson, H., 24 Sep 1874, aged 25, Hurrier, Fall of roof [More information ...]
						Jessel, Robert, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 31 [More information ...]
						Jessop, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 17 [More information ...]
						Jones, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jones, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jones, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jones, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Jowett, Benjamin, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Kay, Jabez, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Kaye, John, 02 Feb 1858, aged Boy, Fall of roof in the mine
						Keighley, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Kelly, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 40 [More information ...]
						Kenworthy, Edward, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Keone, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Kevitt, Francis, 24 Nov 1865, Boy, Falling down the shaft
						King, John, 28 Feb 1871, aged 22, Hurrier, Fall of coal
						Kirk, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 21 [More information ...]
						Lane, Austin, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lane, James, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Langley, W., 28 Apr 1874, Labourer, Run over by waggons on surface
						Lawley, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lawley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lea, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Leather, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Leather, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lee, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 17 [More information ...]
						Lee, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lee, Mark, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lee, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lever, George, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Lindley, Isaac, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 30 [More information ...]
						Lindley, Matthew, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 23 [More information ...]
						Lindley, Samuel, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 28 [More information ...]
						Littlewood, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 23 [More information ...]
						Marsden, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Marshall, David, 17 Mar 1880, (accident: 16 Mar 1880), aged 21, Collier, Fall of coal. Died 17th Mar
						Marshall, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Marshall, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Massey, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Mathews, E., 01 Jul 1901, aged 59, Collier, Smothered by fall of small coal and dirt from the roof of a gate road
						Matthewman, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 28 [More information ...]
						Matthews, Abraham, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 45 [More information ...]
						Matthews, C., 11 Nov 1881, aged 21, Hurrier, Fall of coal
						Matthews, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Matthews, Vincent, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 15 [More information ...]
						Matthews, William, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Mattrick, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Mattrick, William, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						McCarthy, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						McDonald, Michael, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						McDonald, Peter, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						McHugh, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						McLear, Robert, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 19 [More information ...]
						McLintock, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Mellor, Daniel, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 16 [More information ...]
						Middleton, Willam, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Miller, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Moore, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Morton, James, 14 Mar 1854, Fall of coal in the mine
						Moss, Benjamin, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Moss, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Musgrave, Edward, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Musgrave, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Nadin, Ephraim, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Nadin, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Nadin, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Newsham, Jane, 16 Aug 1867, aged 30, Dress caught in machinery
						Newton, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Noble, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Norman, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Nuthall, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Oakley, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Osborne, A., 10 Sep 1875, Collier, Fall of coal
						Osborne, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Osbourne, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Parker, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 13 [More information ...]
						Parker, George, 31 Jan 1877, aged 16, Driver, Crushed by corves
						Parker, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Pasley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Payman, Frederick, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Payman, Samuel, 07 Jul 1858, aged Boy, Fall of coal in the mine
						Payman, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Peach, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 17 [More information ...]
						Pearker, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Pickford, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Pickles, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Pollendine, J., 09 Dec 1887, (accident: 15 Aug 1887), aged 37, Packer, Fall of coal. Died 9th Dec
						Pooley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Poppleton, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Poppleton, George, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Poppleton, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Poppleton, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Poppleton, Joshua, jnr., 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Priestley, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Race, Nathan, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Ramsden, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Ramsden, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Randerson, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Raynor, James, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Raynor, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Revell, J., 29 Aug 1889, aged 16, Driver, Crushed by corves
						Rhodes, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Rhodes, Fergus, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Rhodes, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Richardson, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Richardson, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Rider, Jervis, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Riley, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 23 [More information ...]
						Rimmington, Robert, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Roberts, H., 13 Jul 1889, aged 53, Collier, Fall of side
						Robinson, George, 12 Oct 1867, Banksman, Fell down pit
						Robinson, Stephen, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Robinson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Robson, John, 12 Dec 1866, Deputy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Roebuck, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Rowning, Michael, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Royston, S., 09 Jun 1880, aged 55, Collier, Fall of roof
						Rushforth, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 19 [More information ...]
						Scales, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Schofield, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Scissons, Aaron, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Seddons, Christopher, 12 Dec 1866, Deputy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Seddons, Edward, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Seddons, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Seddons, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Sedgwick, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 13 [More information ...]
						Sellars, Ephraim, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Shaw, Richard, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Shelton, Joseph, 21 Dec 1874, aged 40, Collier, Fall of coal
						Shirt, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Shirt, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Shore, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Sills, R., 13 Mar 1884, aged 31, Collier, Fall of roof
						Simpson, Samuel Fawcett, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Slater, Elijah, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Slater, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Slone, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Smith, Alfred, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Smith, Frederick, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Smith, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Smith, John, 29 Apr 1861, aged Boy, Fall of roof in the mine
						Smith, John, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Smith, John, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Smith, Joseph, 22 Oct 1870, Collier, Fall of coal
						Smith, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Snowden, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Stainsby, G., 21 Sep 1889, (accident: 14 Feb 1889), aged 35, Collier, Fall of roof. Died 21st Sept
						Stanfield, Edward, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 22 [More information ...]
						Stead, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Steel, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 27 [More information ...]
						Steel, Joseph, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 24 [More information ...]
						Stenton, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Stones, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Sugden, William, 12 Dec 1866, Deputy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Sutcliffe, Thomas, 29 May 1869, aged 35, Sinker, Struck by someting which fell down the shaft [More information ...]
						Swift, -, 19 Oct 1896
						Swift, Matthew, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Syder, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Sykes, George, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Sykes, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Tapp, George, 16 Jun 1879, aged 14, Nipper, Crushed by corves
						Taylor, George, 07 Sep 1883, aged 40, Collier, Fall of roof
						Taylor, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thawley, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thickett, Thompson, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thompson, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thompson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thornley, James, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thornton, Robert, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Thorpe, Samuel, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Timmings, Isaac, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Towart, David, 12 Dec 1866, Volunteer, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Tupman, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Turton, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 13 [More information ...]
						Turton, Joseph, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 36 [More information ...]
						Wainwright, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 11 [More information ...]
						Wainwright, R., 21 May 1901, aged 25, Collier, Smothered by rush of broken roof from above the timbering of his working place
						Walker, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Walker, W., 07 Nov 1884, aged 19, Hurrier, Fall of coal [More information ...]
						Wall, Daniel, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Walmesley, Giles, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Walmsley, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Walton, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Walton, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 30 [More information ...]
						Ward, J., 23 Jan 1893, aged 56, Collier, Fall of coal
						Ward, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Ward, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Watson, G., 16 Nov 1897, aged 47, Packer, Fall of roof
						Watson, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Watson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Webb, Charles, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wharton, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Whitaker, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						White, J., 14 Jun 1884, aged 37, Packer, Fall of coal
						White, John, 16 Nov 1855, aged Boy, Fall of coal in the mine [More information ...]
						White, Joseph, 21 Jun 1879, aged 33, Pumpman, Fell from cage in shaft
						Whitley, George, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 16 [More information ...]
						Whitley, James, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 42 [More information ...]
						Whitley, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 18 [More information ...]
						Wilkinson, Abraham, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wilkinson, George, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wilkinson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Williams, George, 25 Apr 1871, aged 30, Collier, Fall of roof
						Willies, John, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Willowby, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Dayman, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wilson, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Dayboy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wilson, William, 12 Dec 1866, Deputy, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Winter, Duncan, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Winter, Ezra, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 27 [More information ...]
						Winter, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Winter, Joshua, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Winter, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Winter, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wintor, John, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wood, George, 07 Aug 1872, aged 14, Driver, Crushed by corves
						Wood, Henry, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wood, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Collier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Woodcock, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 15 [More information ...]
						Woodhead, David, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 11 [More information ...]
						Woodhead, Joseph, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 13 [More information ...]
						Wright, Thomas, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wright, William, 12 Dec 1866, Hurrier, Explosion, firedamp, ignition probably caused by blown-out shot [More information ...]
						Wroe, John, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 15 [More information ...]
						Wroe, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 11 [More information ...]
						Wroe, William, 05 Mar 1847, 3 p.m., aged 41 [More information ...]
						Yates, J., 17 Jul 1891, (accident: 13 Jun 1891), aged 43, Corporal, Injured by bar. Died 17th July

						479 names found

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Credits

Sources:

1854 Mines Inspectors Report, by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines
1855 (Jul-Dec) Mines Inspectors Report, by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines
1858 Mines Inspectors Report, by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines
1859 Mines Inspectors Report, Yorkshire District by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines
1860 Mines Inspectors Report, Yorkshire District, by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines
1861 Mines Inspectors Report, by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines
1869 Mines Inspectors Report (C 124), Yorkshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1871 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 653), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1872 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 840), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1873 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 1056), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1875 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 1499), Yorkshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1877 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 2003), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1881 Mines Inspectors Report (C 3241), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1883 Mines Inspectors Report (C 4078), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1884 Mines Inspectors Report (C 4429), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1889 Mines Inspectors Report (C 6015), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District (No. 5) by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1894 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
1896 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, also available online at Peak District Mines Historical Society Ltd
1896 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8450), York and Lincoln District (No. 5) by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1897 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8819), York and Lincoln District (No. 5) by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1898 Mines Inspectors Report (C 9264), York and Lincoln District (No. 5) by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1899 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 134), York and Lincoln District (No. 5) by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1900 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department
1900 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 536), York and Lincoln District (No. 5) by Frank N. Wardell, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report
1901 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 1062), York and Lincoln District (No. 5) by W. H. Pickering, H.M. Inspector of Mines Where to find this report