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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREWER | F. (injured) | 1944 | 38 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 7267 |
| BREWER | George | 1914 | 33 | South Moor, William Pit | South Moor | Stoneman | 7268 |
| BREWER | Henry | 1909 | 63 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Labourer | 7269 |
| BREWER | John | 1912 | 31 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 7270 |
| BREWER | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | 26 | Golborne | Golborne | Drawer | 7271 |
| BREWER | S. (injured) | 1957 | 46 | Sutton | Sutton in Ashfield | Shearer Driver | 7272 |
| BREWER | Stephen J. | 1919 | 18 | Levant | Pendeen | 7273 | |
| BREWER | W. (injured) | 1959 | 60 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Rider | 7274 |
| BREWER | William (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Labourer | 7275 |
| BREWER | William Herbert | 1903 | 25 | North Blaina, New Drift | Blaina | Furnaceman | 7276 |
| BREWER | William R. (injured) | 1928 | 26 | Celynen | Abercarn | Engine Cleaner | 7277 |
| BREWARD | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Stafford | Fenton | Collier | 7265 |
| BREW | Arthur (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Labourer | 7263 |
| BREW | R.T. | 1949 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Sledger | 7264 | |
| BREVIN | George (injured) | 1957 | 40 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Propper | 7262 |
| BRETTON | George (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7261 | ||
| BRETTLE | Leslie (injured) | 1948 | 37 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Duffer | 7257 |
| BRETTLE | N (injured) | 1956 | 43 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 7258 |
| BRETTLE | N.J. | 1958 | 46 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Packer | 7259 |
| BRETTLE | W.R. (injured) | 1953 | 44 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Rider | 7260 |
| BRETT | A. | 1926 | 35 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 7248 | |
| BRETT | G. | 1902 | 16 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | 7249 | |
| BRETT | George | 1902 | 16 | Shelton, Racecourse No.3 | Hanley | Bogy rider | 7250 |
| BRETT | Jack (injured) | 1936 | 14 | St George's | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 7251 |
| BRETT | John | 1912 | 20 | Bowden Close | Helmington Row | Electrician | 7252 |