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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWKINS | Morgan (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Labourer | 17726 |
| DAWKINS | Samuel | 1902 | 45 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Collier | 17727 |
| DAWKINS | W. (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Merthyr Vale, No.1 | Merthyr Vale | Collier Boy | 17728 |
| DAWKINS | W.J. (injured) | 1945 | 27 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Assistant Repairer | 17729 |
| DAWKIN | James (injured) | 1948 | 64 | Caerau | Caerau | Haulier | 17722 |
| DAWES | John Leonard | 1910 | 19 | Agecroft, Trencherbone | Agecroft | Dataller | 17718 |
| DAWES | Samuel | 1902 | 59 | Manners | Ilkeston | Stallman | 17719 |
| DAWES | William | 1904 | 27 | Donnington, Granville | Oakengates | Shaftsman | 17720 |
| DAWES | William (injured) | 1939 | 31 | Lea Green, King Pit | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 17721 |
| DAWE | Charles | 1906 | 17 | Lansalom | Carthew | Labourer | 17714 |
| DAWE | George (injured) | 1912 | 26 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Haulier | 17715 |
| DAWE | James Henry | 1911 | 31 | East Pontop | Annfield Plain | Hewer | 17716 |
| DAWE | Thomas (injured) | 1911 | 45 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Labourer | 17717 |
| DAWDEN | Charles (injured) | 1949 | 49 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 17713 |
| DAWBER | Barnett | 1926 | 54 | Alexandra | Whelley | 17700 | |
| DAWBER | J. (injured) | 1957 | 36 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Filler | 17701 |
| DAWBER | James (injured) | 1916 | 44 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Banksman | 17702 |
| DAWBER | James (injured) | 1941 | 33 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Filler | 17703 |
| DAWBER | Jeremiah | 1959 | 39 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Member of Permanent Rescue Corps | 17704 |
| DAWBER | Jeremiah | 1959 | 39 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Member Of The Permanent Rescue Corps | 17705 |
| DAWBER | John (injured) | 1921 | 17 | Pemberton | Wigan | Pony Putter | 17706 |
| DAWBER | John (injured) | 1924 | 57 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Collier | 17707 |
| DAWBER | John (injured) | 1939 | 33 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fitter | 17708 |
| DAWBER | Robert (injured) | 1937 | 65 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Fanman | 17709 |
| DAWBER | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 22 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Collier | 17710 |