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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIES | William | 1906 | 23 | Waun-y-coed, No.3 | Cilybebyll | Repairer | 17298 |
| DAVIES | Andrew | 1911 | 28 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier | 15251 |
| DAVIES | David | 1905 | 26 | Elba | Gowerton | Collier | 15507 |
| DAVIES | E.H. | 1910 | 23 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 15763 |
| DAVIES | George | 1904 | 38 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 16019 |
| DAVIES | J.R. | 1910 | 16 | North Blaina Slope | Blaina | Collier Boy | 16275 |
| DAVIES | John Edward | 1925 | 44 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 16531 |
| DAVIES | Philip (injured) | 1958 | 57 | Mosley Common, Nos 1, 2 & 5 | Ellenbrook | Steel checker | 16787 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1904 | 65 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Byman | 17043 |
| DAVIES | William | 1907 | 68 | Elm, No.3 | Buckley | Fireman | 17299 |
| DAVIES | Archibald | 1909 | 21 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Repairer | 15252 |
| DAVIES | David | 1905 | 47 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Fireman | 15508 |
| DAVIES | E.J. | 1927 | 20 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Collier | 15764 |
| DAVIES | George | 1908 | 22 | Whateley | Dosthill | Loader | 16020 |
| DAVIES | Jack (injured) | 1939 | 56 | Leycett | Leycett | Fireman | 16276 |
| DAVIES | John Elias (injured) | 1913 | 18 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 16532 |
| DAVIES | Philip Richard (injured) | 1946 | 32 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Collier | 16788 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1904 | 33 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Screenman | 17044 |
| DAVIES | William | 1907 | 59 | Griffin, No.3 Pit | Blaina | Collier | 17300 |
| DAVIES | Archibald | 1946 | 47 | Groesfaen | Deri | Assistant Repairer | 15253 |
| DAVIES | David | 1905 | 23 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Haulier | 15509 |
| DAVIES | E.J. | 1927 | 20 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Collier | 15765 |
| DAVIES | George | 1910 | 61 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Bottom Cutter | 16021 |
| DAVIES | Jacob | 1912 | 52 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | Dataller | 16277 |
| DAVIES | John Evan (injured) | 1941 | 61 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier | 16533 |