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 | R.S. (injured) | 1911 | 35 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Washer | 80365 |
| WATKINS | Richard (injured) | 1911 | 19 | Ysgubor-wen Pit | Aberdare | Tipper | 80366 |
| WATKINS | Robert (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Collier | 80367 |
| WATKINS | Ronald Claude (injured) | 1944 | 38 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Engineman | 80368 |
| WATKINS | Samuel (injured) | 1928 | 58 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Labourer | 80369 |
| WATKINS | Silas (injured) | 1928 | 65 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 80370 |
| WATKINS | T. (injured) | 1954 | 32 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 80371 |
| WATKINS | T. (injured) | 1955 | 47 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 80372 |
| WATKINS | T. (injured) | 1957 | 67 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Transfer Point Attendant | 80373 |
| WATKINS | T.H. | 1958 | 54 | Marine | Cwm | Ripper | 80374 |
| WATKINS | T.J. (injured) | 1932 | 57 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Haulier | 80375 |
| WATKINS | T.J. (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Collier | 80376 |
| WATKINS | T.W. (injured) | 1941 | 62 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Underground Manager | 80377 |
| WATKINS | Thomas | 1901 | 39 | Blaenavon, Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | Mason’s Labourer | 80378 |
| WATKINS | Thomas | 1902 | 58 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Repairer | 80379 |
| WATKINS | Thomas | 1908 | 57 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Labourer | 80380 |
| WATKINS | Thomas | 1908 | 21 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 80381 |
| WATKINS | Thomas | 1911 | 46 | Tillery | Abertillery | Collier | 80382 |
| WATKINS | Thomas | 1928 | 16 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 80383 |
| WATKIN or WATKINS | David | 1910 | 64 | Abersychan | Talywain | Door Keeper | 80231 |
| WATKIN or WATKINS | Thomas Evan (injured) | 1955 | 43 | Tan-y-Foel Quarry | Cefn Coch | Rockman | 80232 |
| WATKIN | H.V. | 1927 | 27 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 80225 | |
| WATKIN | J. (injured) | 1949 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage | 80226 | |
| WATKIN | J.L. (Injured) | 1987 | 40 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | General surface worker | 80227 |
| WATKIN | John (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 80228 |