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 | Edward (injured) | 1921 | 43 | Gwersyllt | Gwersyllt | Manager | 15821 |
| DAVIES | Glyndwr (injured) | 1934 | 27 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Collier | 16077 |
| DAVIES | Jenkin (injured) | 1930 | 48 | Markham, South | Blackwood | Collier | 16333 |
| DAVIES | Jonathan (injured) | 1912 | 35 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Haulier | 16589 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1912 | 48 | Abercwmboi | Aberdare | Timberman | 16845 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Rider | 17101 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1913 | 35 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Repairer | 17357 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1941 | 29 | Sandhole | Worsley | Contractor | 15310 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 57 | Caerbryn | Llandybie | Engineman | 15566 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1925 | 26 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 15822 |
| DAVIES | Glyndwr (injured) | 1946 | 26 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 16078 |
| DAVIES | Jenkin (injured) | 1935 | 49 | Pwllfaron | Resolven | Assistant Master Haulier | 16334 |
| DAVIES | Jonathan (injured) | 1915 | 31 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Filler | 16590 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1913 | 25 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Haulier | 16846 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Haulier | 17102 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1914 | 18 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Horse Attendant | 17358 |
| DAVIES | Benjamin (injured) | 1946 | 41 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rockman | 15311 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Collier | 15567 |
| DAVIES | Edward (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Gelfrew | Haulier | 15823 | |
| DAVIES | Gomer | 1914 | 15 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier’s Boy | 16079 |
| DAVIES | Jeremiah (injured) | 1925 | 27 | Manod Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 16335 |
| DAVIES | Jonathan (injured) | 1925 | 55 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier | 16591 |
| DAVIES | Richard | 1946 | 65 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Repairer | 16847 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Maerdy, No.1 | Maerdy | Collier | 17103 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1914 | 46 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 17359 |