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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1904 | 22 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Collier | 82865 |
| WILLIAMS | Glyndwr John (injured) | 1930 | 14 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Wagon Labeller | 83121 |
| WILLIAMS | J.R. (injured) | 1932 | 46 | Cambrian, No.4 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 83377 |
| WILLIAMS | John I. (injured) | 1922 | 17 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83633 |
| WILLIAMS | Price | 1900 | 61 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Ostler | 83889 |
| WILLIAMS | Stanley (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 84145 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 84401 |
| WILLIAMS | William H. (injured) | 1928 | 19 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Journeyman | 84657 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1958 | 54 | Pennyrowedd Quarry | Motorman | 82610 | |
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1909 | 20 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 82866 |
| WILLIAMS | Gomer | 1911 | 24 | Waen Nantyglo | Brynmawr | Collier | 83122 |
| WILLIAMS | J.R. (injured) | 1951 | 18 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier’s Helper | 83378 |
| WILLIAMS | John Iowerth (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Drill Stageman | 83634 |
| WILLIAMS | Pryce | 1911 | 51 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Waggoner | 83890 |
| WILLIAMS | Stanley (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Assistant Repairer | 84146 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1926 | 33 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Fitter | 84402 |
| WILLIAMS | William Henry | 1902 | 21 | No.9 Level | Maesteg | Haulier | 84658 |
| WILLIAMS | D.J. (injured) | 1958 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | 82611 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Edward | 1909 | 15 | Moss Hall | Ince-in-Makerfield | Timber Lad | 82867 |
| WILLIAMS | Graham | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 83123 | |
| WILLIAMS | J.S. (injured) | 1915 | 29 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83379 |
| WILLIAMS | John J. (injured) | 1914 | 23 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83635 |
| WILLIAMS | Pryce (injured) | 1911 | 48 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Timberman | 83891 |
| WILLIAMS | Stephen | 1907 | 14 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Collier Boy | 84147 |
| WILLIAMS | W. (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Dillwyn, Lower | Seven Sisters | Collier | 84403 |