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 | James | 1913 | 25 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Filler | 83399 |
| WILLIAMS | John Rees | 1908 | 19 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier’s Butty | 83655 |
| WILLIAMS | R.J. (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Parc-y-meirch Quarry | St George | Quarryman | 83911 |
| WILLIAMS | T.A. (injured) | 1927 | 35 | National | Wattstown | Electrician | 84167 |
| WILLIAMS | W.H. | 1903 | 45 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Slate Getter | 84423 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Labourer | 84679 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel (injured) | 1913 | 54 | Maes y Marchog | Onllwyn | Collier | 82632 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1928 | 40 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Timberman | 82888 |
| WILLIAMS | Gwilym (injured) | 1934 | 37 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Haulier | 83144 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1916 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | 83400 | ||
| WILLIAMS | John Richard | 1924 | 42 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 83656 |
| WILLIAMS | R.N. | 1938 | 54 | Dimour Park Quarry | Drillman | 83912 | |
| WILLIAMS | T.E. | 1905 | 30 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Collier | 84168 |
| WILLIAMS | W.H. | 1911 | 38 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Repairer | 84424 |
| WILLIAMS | William J. (Injured) | 1978 | 59 | Bold | Earlstown | Faceworker | 84680 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Collier Boy | 82633 |
| WILLIAMS | Edward (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 82889 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Gwilym (injured) | 1944 | 39 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Master Haulier | 83145 |
| WILLIAMS | James | 1920 | 19 | Abram | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 83401 |
| WILLIAMS | John Richard (injured) | 1937 | 27 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Dataller | 83657 |
| WILLIAMS | R.N. | 1949 | Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Sawman | 83913 | |
| WILLIAMS | T.E. (injured) | 1930 | 27 | Trefor Pit | Trehafod | Rope Assistant | 84169 |
| WILLIAMS | W.H. (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Breakwater Quarry | Holyhead | Drill Carrier | 84425 |
| WILLIAMS | William James (injured) | 1939 | 51 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Collier | 84681 |
| WILLIAMS | Daniel (injured) | 1913 | 28 | South Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Blacksmith | 82634 |