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 | Jenkin | 1905 | 49 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Repairer | 16330 |
| DAVIES | Jonah | 1901 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Ostler | 16586 | |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1904 | 32 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 16842 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 29 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 17098 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 59 | Maesteg Deep | Maesteg | Collier | 17354 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1935 | 32 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Labourer | 15307 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1909 | Ely | Penygraig | 15563 | ||
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1917 | 50 | Cambrian Mine | Glyn Ceiriog | Miner | 15819 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1948 | 34 | Garngoch | Gorseinon | Labourer | 16075 |
| DAVIES | Jenkin | 1905 | 49 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Ripper | 16331 |
| DAVIES | Jonathan | 1903 | 24 | Whitworth | Tredegar | Collier | 16587 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1909 | 48 | Mount Pleasant Quarry | Grinshill | Quarryman | 16843 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 17099 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Collier | 17355 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1936 | 38 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 15308 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 15564 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1917 | 65 | Outwood | Outwood | Byeman | 15820 |
| DAVIES | Glyn (injured) | 1950 | 35 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 16076 |
| DAVIES | Jenkin (injured) | 1926 | 25 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 16332 |
| DAVIES | Jonathan | 1933 | 60 | St George's | Tyldesley | Timberman | 16588 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1910 | 61 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 16844 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 41 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Collier | 17100 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 68 | Minffordd Quarry | Penrhyndeudraeth | Slate Maker | 17356 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1937 | 19 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier's Assistant | 15309 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 47 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier | 15565 |