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 | C. (injured) | 1953 | 19 | Ogilvie | Deri | Measurer | 15337 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Caerau | Caerau | Haulier | 15593 |
| DAVIES | Edwin | 1907 | 32 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Labourer | 15849 |
| DAVIES | Gwynfor (injured) | 1950 | 22 | Varteg | Ystalyfera | Collier | 16105 |
| DAVIES | John | 1903 | 21 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Hitcher | 16361 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 16617 | ||
| DAVIES | Richard Jones (injured) | 1923 | 55 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Motor Driver | 16873 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 17129 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 17385 | ||
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1954 | 31 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Fitter | 15338 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1925 | 59 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Repairer | 15594 |
| DAVIES | Edwin | 1913 | 48 | Garw | Blaengarw | Timberman | 15850 |
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1925 | 49 | New Wernddu | Bryncoch | Hewer | 16106 |
| DAVIES | John | 1903 | 30 | Gelli | Ystrad | Assistant repairer | 16362 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 15 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Hooker On | 16618 |
| DAVIES | Richard W. (injured) | 1933 | 49 | Newlands | Pyle | Electrician | 16874 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 33 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Journey Attendant | 17130 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1927 | 47 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 17386 |
| DAVIES | C. (injured) | 1954 | 47 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 15339 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Mardy | Maerdy | Haulier | 15595 |
| DAVIES | Edwin | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 15851 | |
| DAVIES | H. (injured) | 1937 | 21 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 16107 |
| DAVIES | John | 1905 | 24 | Abergorky, No.3 | Treorchy | Rider | 16363 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 31 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Contractor Repairer | 16619 |
| DAVIES | Richard William (injured) | 1914 | 43 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Collier | 16875 |