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 | James (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16305 | ||
| DAVIES | John Owen (injured) | 1933 | 42 | Holditch | Chesterton | Manager | 16561 |
| DAVIES | Raymond | 1944 | Crumlin Navigation | Crumlin | 16817 | ||
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1914 | 50 | Tareni | Godre'r-graig | Collier | 17073 |
| DAVIES | William | 1933 | 31 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Haulier | 17329 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1953 | 50 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Rider | 15282 |
| DAVIES | David | 1913 | 24 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 15538 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1902 | 18 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Assistant tipper | 15794 |
| DAVIES | George (Injured) | 1973 | 54 | Penallta | Hengoed | Face worker | 16050 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1926 | 36 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 16306 |
| DAVIES | John Owen (injured) | 1937 | 45 | Holditch | Chesterton | Manager | 16562 |
| DAVIES | Raymond (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier’s Helper | 16818 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1914 | 21 | Westminster | Gwersyllt | Filler | 17074 |
| DAVIES | William | 1934 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 17330 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1953 | 56 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Infuser | 15283 |
| DAVIES | David | 1913 | 46 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Repairer | 15539 |
| DAVIES | Edward | 1903 | 53 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 15795 |
| DAVIES | George H. (injured) | 1924 | 51 | Park Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 16051 |
| DAVIES | James (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16307 | ||
| DAVIES | John Pryce (injured) | 1942 | 30 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Wasteman | 16563 |
| DAVIES | Rees | 1903 | 12 | Raglan | Heol-y-Cyw | Oil boy | 16819 |
| DAVIES | Thomas | 1921 | 43 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 17075 |
| DAVIES | William | 1936 | 29 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Collier | 17331 |
| DAVIES | B. (injured) | 1953 | 53 | Tylorstown | Tylorstown | Repairer | 15284 |
| DAVIES | David | 1913 | 46 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Repairer | 15540 |