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 | Vincent Hugh | 1931 | 19 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Hitcher | 84392 |
| WILLIAMS | William Emrys (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 84648 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. | 1900 | 16 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Door Boy | 82601 |
| WILLIAMS | Edgar (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 82857 |
| WILLIAMS | Glyn (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 83113 |
| WILLIAMS | J.J. (injured) | 1956 | 49 | Morlais | Llangennech | Ropesmith | 83369 |
| WILLIAMS | John G. | 1909 | 59 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Slate Getter | 83625 |
| WILLIAMS | Peter | 1930 | 67 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Asst Repairer | 83881 |
| WILLIAMS | Sidney (injured) | 1933 | 22 | Leycett, Bang Up Pit | Leycett | Assistant Electrician | 84137 |
| WILLIAMS | Vivian (Injured) | 1973 | 54 | Treforgan | Crynant | Face worker | 84393 |
| WILLIAMS | William Ernest | 1924 | 41 | Llay Main | Llay | 84649 | |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. | 1955 | 52 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Conveyor Man | 82602 |
| WILLIAMS | Edgar (injured) | 1933 | 40 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 82858 |
| WILLIAMS | Glyn (injured) | 1945 | 57 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Electrician Fitter | 83114 |
| WILLIAMS | J.J. (injured) | 1959 | 30 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Rollerman | 83370 |
| WILLIAMS | John G. (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Blocker | 83626 |
| WILLIAMS | Peter | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 83882 | |
| WILLIAMS | Silas | 1914 | 53 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Hewer | 84138 |
| WILLIAMS | W Rhys (injured) | 1949 | 45 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Surface Labourer | 84394 |
| WILLIAMS | William Evan (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Loader | 84650 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1925 | 29 | Wernos | Tycroes | Labourer | 82603 |
| WILLIAMS | Edgar (injured) | 1935 | 16 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Collier’s Assistant | 82859 |
| WILLIAMS | Glyn (injured) | 1947 | 36 | Raynes Quarry | Llysfaen | Stone Filler | 83115 |
| WILLIAMS | J.L. (injured) | 1912 | 60 | Mardy | Maerdy | Haulier | 83371 |
| WILLIAMS | John H. | 1901 | 37 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Slate Getter | 83627 |