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 (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Western | Nantymoel | Haulier | 83424 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1914 | 18 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Drawer | 83680 |
| WILLIAMS | Rees (injured) | 1931 | 33 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83936 |
| WILLIAMS | Theo. | 1904 | 43 | Trefil, No.1 Quarry | Trefil | Quarryman | 84192 |
| WILLIAMS | W.J. (injured) | 1956 | 54 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Labourer | 84448 |
| WILLIAMS | William Stephen | 1930 | 60 | Craig-ddu Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 84704 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 34 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Haulier | 82657 |
| WILLIAMS | Edwin (injured) | 1945 | 27 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 82913 |
| WILLIAMS | H.K. (injured) | 1921 | 47 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slate Getter | 83169 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 83425 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1918 | 41 | Thornley | New Thornley | Hewer | 83681 |
| WILLIAMS | Rees (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Shottsman | 83937 |
| WILLIAMS | Theoliphilus (injured) | 1950 | 58 | Britannia | Pengam | Rider | 84193 |
| WILLIAMS | W.O. (injured) | 1912 | 38 | Llechwedd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 84449 |
| WILLIAMS | William T. | 1904 | 29 | Dorothea Quarry | Nantlle | Slate Getter | 84705 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 28 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Hitcher | 82658 |
| WILLIAMS | Edwin Charles | 1905 | 16 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier Boy | 82914 |
| WILLIAMS | H.R. (injured) | 1952 | 44 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Repairer | 83170 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 83426 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Joseph | 1928 | 28 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 83682 |
| WILLIAMS | Rees (injured) | 1934 | 64 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Collier | 83938 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1900 | 26 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 84194 |
| WILLIAMS | W.P. (injured) | 1934 | 23 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Labourer | 84450 |
| WILLIAMS | William T. | 1931 | 58 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 84706 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 28 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Hitcher | 82659 |