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 | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Loading Slabs | 83198 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1901 | 42 | Oakeley Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Getter | 83454 |
| WILLIAMS | Joseph James (injured) | 1950 | 34 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 83710 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1925 | 57 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 83966 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1929 | 40 | Broad Oak | Loughor | Haulier | 84222 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 1904 | 27 | Ely | Penygraig | Repairer | 84478 |
| WILLIAMS | A.J. | 1955 | 48 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Conveyor Man | 82431 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1911 | 42 | Duffryn Llantwit | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 82687 |
| WILLIAMS | Emrys (injured) | 1954 | 45 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Pipe Turner | 82943 |
| WILLIAMS | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Maenofferen Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Loading Slate | 83199 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1902 | 42 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Contractor | 83455 |
| WILLIAMS | Joshua | 1938 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | 83711 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Richard | 1928 | 29 | Cefn-y-Bryn | Bryn | Rider | 83967 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas | 1929 | 54 | Llay Main | Llay | Oiler | 84223 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 1905 | 37 | Blaenant | Abernant | Hitcher | 84479 |
| WILLIAM PEARSON | George | 1915 | 31 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | 82411 | |
| WILLIAM | Abram (injured) | 1925 | 39 | Tirdonkin | Llangyfelach | Coal Hewer | 82356 |
| WILLIAM | Arthur | 1901 | 27 | Hartington | Staveley | Stallman | 82357 |
| WILLIAM | Arthur George (injured) | 1930 | 47 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Ripper | 82358 |
| WILLIAM | Augustus | 1913 | 17 | Markham. | Blackwood | Engine Driver | 82359 |
| WILLIAM | Baden Gwyn | 1919 | 18 | Lewis Merthyr, Trevor Pit | Trehafod | 82360 | |
| WILLIAM | Bolitho | 1905 | Wheal Grenville | Troon | Miner | 82361 | |
| WILLIAM | Bosanko | 1905 | 31 | North Goonbarrow Quarry | Bugle | Labourer | 82362 |
| WILLIAM | Bray | 1905 | 26 | Dolcoath | Camborne | Assistant Timberman | 82363 |
| WILLIAM | D. (injured) | 1931 | 17 | Pantycelyn | Brynamman | Engine Boy | 82364 |