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 | William (injured) | 1929 | 41 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 17398 |
| DAVIES | Casphan (injured) | 1946 | 46 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Rider | 15351 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1929 | 44 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Haulier | 15607 |
| DAVIES | Elijah (injured) | 1940 | 63 | Black Park | Chirk | Repairer | 15863 |
| DAVIES | H.S. (injured) | 1921 | 15 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarry Boy | 16119 |
| DAVIES | John | 1908 | 17 | South Tunnel Pit | Dowlais | Light carrier | 16375 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 40 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Collier | 16631 |
| DAVIES | Robert | 1913 | 55 | Moeltryfan Quarry | Pen-y-ffridd | Slate Getter | 16887 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 41 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Rope Smith | 17143 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Carway | Carway | Labourer | 17399 |
| DAVIES | Cerwyn (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Labourer | 15352 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 15608 |
| DAVIES | Ellis (injured) | 1915 | 31 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 15864 |
| DAVIES | Handle (injured) | 1935 | 38 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 16120 |
| DAVIES | John | 1908 | 62 | South Tunnel Pit | Dowlais | Repairer | 16376 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | 54 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Pumpman | 16632 |
| DAVIES | Robert | 1913 | 55 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Slate Getter | 16888 |
| DAVIES | Thomas (injured) | 1935 | 42 | Mardy | Maerdy | Rider | 17144 |
| DAVIES | William (injured) | 1930 | 24 | Ferndale, No.6 | Tylorstown | Collier | 17400 |
| DAVIES | Cethin (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Glyn Teg | Resolven | Haulier | 15353 |
| DAVIES | David (injured) | 1930 | 58 | Emlyn, No.1 | Pen-y-groes | Platelayer | 15609 |
| DAVIES | Ellis (injured) | 1935 | 35 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 15865 |
| DAVIES | Harold (injured) | 1911 | 21 | Tylcha Fach | Tonyrefail | Labourer | 16121 |
| DAVIES | John | 1908 | 58 | Wrexham & Acton | Gwersyllt | Collier | 16377 |
| DAVIES | Joseph (injured) | 1949 | 46 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Journeyman | 16633 |