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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATKINS | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 80315 |
| WATKINS | Henry (injured) | 1932 | 42 | Waun Llwyd, No.1 | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 80316 |
| WATKINS | Herbert (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Markham, South | Blackwood | Collier’s Butty | 80317 |
| WATKINS | Humphrey (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Collier | 80318 |
| WATKINS | I. (injured) | 1957 | 48 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Prop Drawer | 80319 |
| WATKINS | Idris (injured) | 1928 | 33 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Collier | 80320 |
| WATKINS | Ieuan Gareth | 1971 | 43 | Cynheidre-Pentremawr | Cynheidre | Ripper | 80321 |
| WATKINS | Isaac (injured) | 1939 | 59 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 80322 |
| WATKINS | Ivor (injured) | 1951 | 51 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 80323 |
| WATKINS | J. (injured) | 1936 | 46 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 80324 |
| WATKINS | J.B. (injured) | 1941 | 48 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 80325 |
| WATKINS | J.W. (injured) | 1928 | 62 | Mardy, No.1 | Maerdy | Collier | 80326 |
| WATKINS | James | 1900 | 73 | South Duffryn, No.1 | Troedyrhiw | Lamp Locker | 80327 |
| WATKINS | James (injured) | 1929 | 43 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Labourer | 80328 |
| WATKINS | James (injured) | 1933 | 50 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Foreman | 80329 |
| WATKINS | James (injured) | 1934 | 18 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Helper | 80330 |
| WATKINS | James (injured) | 1950 | 35 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Hitcher | 80331 |
| WATKINS | John | 1905 | 64 | Wallsend Level | Howbeach | Miner | 80332 |
| WATKINS | John | 1909 | 42 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 80333 |
| WATKINS | John | 1919 | Lower Varteg | Talywain | Collier | 80334 | |
| WATKINS | John | 1919 | Lower Varteg | Varteg | Collier | 80335 | |
| WATKINS | John (injured) | 1925 | 34 | Britannia | Pengam | Collier | 80336 |
| WATKINS | John (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Journey Rider | 80337 |
| WATKINS | John (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 80338 |
| WATKINS | John J. (injured) | 1930 | 29 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Asst Repairer | 80339 |