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 | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 83696 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1902 | 34 | Gwyn Mine | Dolgellau, Ganllwyd | Miner | 83952 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1910 | 48 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Haulier | 84208 |
| WILLIAMS | Walter (injured) | 1947 | 70 | Broadoak | Loughor | Assistant Mechanic | 84464 |
| WILLIAMS | Wynne Morris | 1929 | 20 | Black Park | Chirk | Loader | 84720 |
| WILLIAMS | A. (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Repairer | 82417 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1914 | 49 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Repairer | 82673 |
| WILLIAMS | Ellis W. (injured) | 1923 | 14 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 82929 |
| WILLIAMS | Harry (injured) | 1939 | 39 | Brynn Hall | Ashton in Makerfield | Collier | 83185 |
| WILLIAMS | Jean (Injured) | 1984 | 42 | Littleton | Huntington | Canteen mageress | 83441 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 83697 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1903 | 53 | Clyn-mil Drift | Merthyr Tydfil | Timberman | 83953 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1910 | 48 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Haulier | 84209 |
| WILLIAMS | Walter (injured) | 1952 | 39 | Gresford | Wrexham | Cutterman | 84465 |
| WILLIAMS | A. (injured) | 1932 | 16 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Collier | 82418 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1914 | 60 | Creswell | Creswell | Loader | 82674 |
| WILLIAMS | Elon | 1928 | 74 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | 82930 | |
| WILLIAMS | Haydn (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 83186 |
| WILLIAMS | Jeffrey (injured) | 1943 | 14 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Haulage Hand | 83442 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Coedcae Level | Resolven | Collier | 83698 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1903 | 56 | Gelli | Ystrad | Repairer | 83954 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1910 | 46 | Llwynypia, No.1 | Llwynypia | Rider | 84210 |
| WILLIAMS | Watkin | 1912 | 36 | Porth y Nant Quarry | Llithfaen | Agent | 84466 |
| WILLIAMS | A. (injured) | 1944 | 22 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Haulage Engineman | 82419 |
| WILLIAMS | David | 1914 | 60 | Glapwell | Loader | 82675 |