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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES | Henry | 1914 | 42 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | Pumpman | 10911 |
| CHARLES | Henry James (injured) | 1945 | 35 | Llandybie | Llandybie | Surface Worker | 10912 |
| CHARLES | John | 1911 | 47 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 10913 |
| CHARLES | John | 1928 | 53 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Hitcher | 10914 |
| CHARLES | John | 1943 | 41 | Talyclyn | Hendy | Coal Hewer | 10915 |
| CHARLES | John | 1951 | 59 | Hafod | Ruabon | Daywageman | 10916 |
| CHARLES | John Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 49 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 10917 |
| CHARLES | Leslie (injured) | 1942 | 18 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Spragging trams at weighbridge | 10918 |
| CHARLES | Matthew (Injured) | 1916 | 33 | Easton | Bathgate | Miner | 10919 |
| CHARLES | R. (injured) | 1951 | 51 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Repairer | 10920 |
| CHARLES | R. (injured) | 1955 | 17 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Assistant Chargeman | 10921 |
| CHARLES | Richard | 1907 | 33 | Ely | Penygraig | Roadsman | 10922 |
| CHARLES | Richard | 1938 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | 10923 | ||
| CHARLES | Robert | 1904 | 26 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 10924 |
| CHARLES | Robert (injured) | 1918 | 65 | Rhos | Ruabon | Banksman | 10925 |
| CHARLES | Samuel (injured) | 1913 | 21 | International | Blaengarw | Haulier | 10926 |
| CHARLES | Terence (Injured) | 1989 | 50 | Penallta | Hengoed | Faceworker | 10927 |
| CHARLES | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 34 | Maypole Quarry | Platt Bridge | Clay Getter | 10928 |
| CHARLES | Thomas Williams (injured) | 1956 | Halkyn Quarry | Halkyn | Fitter | 10929 | |
| CHARLES | W.J. (injured) | 1937 | 30 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 10930 |
| CHARLES | William | 1911 | 65 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Collier | 10931 |
| CHARLES | William | 1914 | 48 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 10932 |
| CHARLES | William (injured) | 1924 | 48 | Craig Lyn | Pontrhydyfen | Repairer | 10933 |
| CHARLES | Williams | 1911 | 32 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 10934 |
| CHARD | Alfred (injured) | 1925 | 31 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Labourer | 10896 |