Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS | O.R. (injured) | 1923 | 60 | Croes-ddwy-afon Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 83833 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert T. | 1901 | 48 | Brymbo | Brymbo | Collier | 84089 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas G. (injured) | 1929 | 49 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 84345 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Rivals Quarry | Llithfaen | Spaller | 84601 |
| WILLIAMS | Charles F (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Labourer | 82554 |
| WILLIAMS | David W. (injured) | 1912 | 27 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slategetter | 82810 |
| WILLIAMS | George | 1907 | 55 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Dataller | 83066 |
| WILLIAMS | Ivor George (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Asst Collier | 83322 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Haulier | 83578 |
| WILLIAMS | O.R. (injured) | 1927 | 26 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83834 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert T. (injured) | 1914 | 26 | Porth y Nant Quarry | Llithfaen | Rock Breaker | 84090 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas H. (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Celynen | Abercarn | Rider | 84346 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1933 | 51 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Repairer | 84602 |
| WILLIAMS | Charles John | 1948 | 60 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Door Minder | 82555 |
| WILLIAMS | David W. (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Penarth Mine | Corwen | Rockman | 82811 |
| WILLIAMS | George | 1908 | 54 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Assistant Timberman | 83067 |
| WILLIAMS | J. | 1900 | 14 | Cwrt-y-bettws | Skewen | Door Boy | 83323 |
| WILLIAMS | John (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Miner | 83579 |
| WILLIAMS | Oliver (injured) | 1916 | 26 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 83835 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 84091 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Thomas H. (injured) | 1912 | 38 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Hitcher | 84347 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1933 | 47 | Votty & Bowydd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 84603 |
| WILLIAMS | Christmas (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Coedely | Coedely | Collier Boy | 82556 |
| WILLIAMS | David William | 1902 | 17 | Park House, No.7 | Danesmoor | Engine Driver | 82812 |
| WILLIAMS | George | 1908 | 45 | Delph | Quarry Bank | Collier | 83068 |