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 | Randall (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Journey Attendant | 16814 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1913 | 43 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 17070 | |
| DAVIES | William | 1928 | 48 | Peelwood | Tyldesley | Collier | 17326 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1935 | 43 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 15279 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 39 | Cawdor | Garnant | Rider | 15535 |
| DAVIES | Edmund | 1914 | 25 | Penrhiw | Pontypridd | Assistant Electrician | 15791 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1952 | 61 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 16047 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1924 | 47 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier | 16303 |
| DAVIES | John Owen | 1929 | 21 | Hendre Quarry | Rhydymwyn | Track Attendant | 16559 |
| DAVIES | Raymond | 1937 | 18 | Morlais | Llangennech | Packer | 16815 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1914 | 17 | Bankfield Quarry | Clitheroe | Winch-Driver | 17071 |
| DAVIES | William | 1930 | 51 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Haulier | 17327 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1944 | 47 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Undermanager | 15280 |
| DAVIES | David | 1911 | 45 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Overman | 15536 |
| DAVIES | Edwain (injured) | 1916 | 56 | Black Park | Chirk | Labourer | 15792 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1952 | 40 | Parc-y-meirch Quarry | St George | Blaster | 16048 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16304 | ||
| DAVIES | John Owen (injured) | 1928 | 37 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Repairer | 16560 |
| DAVIES | Raymond | 1941 | 24 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 16816 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1914 | 43 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 17072 |
| DAVIES | William | 1932 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 17328 | ||
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1952 | 48 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Sawyer | 15281 |
| DAVIES | David | 1912 | 19 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Collier Boy | 15537 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1900 | 50 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Engine cleaner | 15793 |
| DAVIES | George (injured) | 1955 | 59 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Assistant Hitcher | 16049 |