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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATTS | Ernest | 1907 | 17 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 80604 |
| WATTS | Ernest (injured) | 1954 | 46 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 80605 |
| WATTS | Evan (injured) | 1954 | 60 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Onsetter | 80606 |
| WATTS | Frederick (injured) | 1912 | 36 | Blaina, Lower Deep | Blaina | Collier | 80607 |
| WATTS | George (injured) | 1916 | 58 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 80608 |
| WATTS | George (injured) | 1944 | 57 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Electrician | 80609 |
| WATTS | George Huffer | 1909 | 28 | Newdigate | Bedworth | Stallman | 80610 |
| WATTS | George John | 1910 | 39 | Lumpsey | Brotton | Miner | 80611 |
| WATTS | Henry (Harry) | 1908 | 47 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Loader | 80612 |
| WATTS | James | 1905 | 59 | Wollaton | Wollaton | Stallman | 80613 |
| WATTS | James | 1907 | 43 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 80614 |
| WATTS | John | 1913 | 47 | Backworth, Maude Pit | Backworth | Coal Hewer | 80615 |
| WATTS | John (injured) | 1925 | 55 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Haulier | 80616 |
| WATTS | John (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 80617 |
| WATTS | John (injured) | 1941 | 38 | Mossfield | Longton | Collier | 80618 |
| WATTS | John Raymond | 1942 | 19 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Collier's Assistant | 80619 |
| WATTS | John William | 1939 | 30 | Talk-o'-th'-Hill | Talke | Coalcutter | 80620 |
| WATTS | Joseph (injured) | 1957 | 63 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Trafficman | 80621 |
| WATTS | Kenneth (injured) | 1947 | 26 | Gelli | Ystrad | Collier | 80622 |
| WATTS | Lewis (injured) | 1943 | 58 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Airwayman | 80623 |
| WATTS | P. (injured) | 1950 | 26 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 80624 |
| WATTS | R.J. | 1959 | 57 | Tower | Hirwaun | Journey Attendant | 80625 |
| WATTS | Richard (injured) | 1940 | 39 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 80626 |
| WATTS | Robert (injured) | 1913 | 58 | Coytrahén Park | Tondu | Collier | 80627 |
| WATTS | Samuel | 1914 | 66 | South Griffin | Blaina | Labourer | 80628 |