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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENNERS | Frederick Henry | 1933 | 49 | Tudhoe Coke Ovens | Tudhoe | 78826 | |
| VENNER | John | 1945 | 44 | Seghill | Seghill | Coal Cutter | 78825 |
| VENNELL | Alfred | 1925 | 24 | Llewellyn Merthyr | Merthyr Tydfil | Hitcher | 78824 |
| VENN | Alfred | 1934 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | 78821 | ||
| VENN | Henry (injured) | 1912 | 40 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 78822 |
| VENN | W.A. (injured) | 1930 | 29 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier | 78823 |
| VENABLES | Arthur | 1912 | 17 | Stafford | Fenton | Waggoner | 78817 |
| VENABLES | Benjamin | 1906 | 31 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Collier | 78818 |
| VENABLES | William | 1904 | 29 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Weigher | 78819 |
| VENABLES | William (injured) | 1941 | 51 | Glasshouse | Chesterton | Fitter | 78820 |
| VEITCH | John | 1902 | 42 | Cults Quarry | Cults | Contractor | 78813 |
| VEITCH | John James | 1952 | Lindsay | Kelty | Belt Attendant | 78814 | |
| VEITCH | Samuel | 1902 | 18 | Addison | Ryton | Loco. Fireman | 78815 |
| VEITCH | W. | 1940 | 49 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Stoneman | 78816 |
| VEDMORE | H. (injured) | 1958 | 34 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Fitter | 78812 |
| VEASEY | Albert (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Bargoed Brithdir | Bargoed | Collier | 78808 |
| VEASEY | George | 1902 | 66 | Mountsorrel Quarry | Mountsorrel | Labourer | 78809 |
| VEASEY | Reginald Lewis | 1912 | 19 | East Pool & Agar United | Camborne | Miner | 78810 |
| VEASEY | Thomas (injured) | 1954 | 30 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Cutterman | 78811 |
| VEAL | John | 1926 | 57 | Burradon | Burradon | Miner | 78806 |
| VEAL | William (injured) | 1916 | 54 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Bankman | 78807 |
| VAULTER | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 70 | Western | Nantymoel | Trammer | 78805 |
| VAUGHN | Thomas | 1910 | 30 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Loco Latcher | 78804 |
| VAUGHER | Robert (injured) | 1917 | 15 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Quarryman | 78803 |
| VAUGHAN | A. (injured) | 1958 | 46 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Repairer | 78745 |