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 | Thomas | 1905 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | 84200 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Wallace (injured) | 1926 | 55 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Chief Engineer | 84456 |
| WILLIAMS | William Thomas (injured) | 1958 | 59 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Deputy | 84712 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 43 | Gelliceidrim | Glanamman | Collier | 82665 |
| WILLIAMS | Elias | 1943 | 46 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Fireman | 82921 |
| WILLIAMS | Harold (injured) | 1932 | 26 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 83177 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1931 | 32 | Cadean | Trimsaran | Asst Collier | 83433 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1918 | 21 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Putter | 83689 |
| WILLIAMS | Reginald (injured) | 1934 | 30 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier | 83945 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1906 | 13 | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Doorboy | 84201 |
| WILLIAMS | Walter | 1913 | 53 | Bridge | Brierley Hill | Pikeman | 84457 |
| WILLIAMS | William Vaughan (injured) | 1955 | Cwm Machno Quarry | Cwm Penmachno | Rockman | 84713 | |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 43 | Gellyceidrim | Garnant | Collier | 82666 |
| WILLIAMS | Elias (injured) | 1915 | 33 | Conway Stone Quarry | Conway | Labourer | 82922 |
| WILLIAMS | Harold (injured) | 1952 | 50 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 83178 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1936 | 50 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Dataller | 83434 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 22 | Alexandra | Whelley | Daywageman | 83690 |
| WILLIAMS | Reginald (injured) | 1934 | 31 | Waterloo, Red Ash | Blackwood | Hardgroundman | 83946 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1907 | 21 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Haulier | 84202 |
| WILLIAMS | Walter | 1947 | 50 | Gresford | Wrexham | Ripper-Collier | 84458 |
| WILLIAMS | William W. | 1925 | 67 | Craig-ddu Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 84714 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1911 | 15 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier Boy | 82667 |
| WILLIAMS | Elias (injured) | 1930 | 56 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Overman | 82923 |
| WILLIAMS | Harold (injured) | 1955 | 39 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 83179 |
| WILLIAMS | James (injured) | 1936 | 42 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Waggoner | 83435 |