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 | Griffith | 1919 | 63 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Shiftman | 83132 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1900 | 26 | Pochin | Hollybush | Washery Man | 83388 |
| WILLIAMS | John Owen (injured) | 1928 | 46 | Rhosydd Mine | Tanygrisiau | Slate Getter | 83644 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1953 | 31 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 83900 |
| WILLIAMS | T. | 1931 | 37 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Rider | 84156 |
| WILLIAMS | W. John (injured) | 1911 | 37 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Guard on Railway | 84412 |
| WILLIAMS | William Isaac | 1930 | 47 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 84668 |
| WILLIAMS | D.W. | 1904 | 14 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Door Boy | 82621 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Argoed | Pontrhydyfen | Collier | 82877 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith | 1923 | 65 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83133 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1901 | 44 | Dinas Old Level | Cymmer | Timberman | 83389 |
| WILLIAMS | John P. (injured) | 1940 | 52 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 83645 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1957 | 34 | Penallta | Hengoed | Electrician | 83901 |
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1913 | 27 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Repairer | 84157 |
| WILLIAMS | W. Llewellyn (injured) | 1926 | 36 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Miner | 84413 |
| WILLIAMS | William Ivor | 1928 | 18 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Collier | 84669 |
| WILLIAMS | D.W. | 1934 | 20 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier’s Assistant | 82622 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Labourer | 82878 |
| WILLIAMS | Griffith | 1943 | 65 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Rockman | 83134 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1901 | 35 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Shunter | 83390 |
| WILLIAMS | John Price | 1944 | 48 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83646 |
| WILLIAMS | R. (injured) | 1958 | 59 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Dirt Picker | 83902 |
| WILLIAMS | T. (injured) | 1926 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Stoneman | 84158 | |
| WILLIAMS | W.B. (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 84414 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. | 1905 | 15 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Stoper | 84670 |