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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWEN | Arthur James | 1949 | 25 | Top New Slant | Assistant repairer | 6451 | |
| BOWEN | Augustus | 1921 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 6452 | ||
| BOWEN | B.J. (injured) | 1955 | 36 | Tylorstown, No.9 | Tylorstown | Contractor’s Labourer | 6453 |
| BOWEN | C. (injured) | 1954 | 33 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | 6454 | |
| BOWEN | Cadran (injured) | 1928 | 32 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Wireman | 6455 |
| BOWEN | Charley (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Parsonage, No.1 | Leigh | Collier | 6456 |
| BOWEN | Clifford (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Haulier | 6457 |
| BOWEN | D. (injured) | 1954 | 31 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | 6458 | |
| BOWEN | D. (injured) | 1954 | 47 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 6459 |
| BOWEN | D. Gettin (injured) | 1957 | 39 | Waun | Cwmllynfell | Collier | 6460 |
| BOWEN | D.J. (injured) | 1926 | 39 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Haulier | 6461 |
| BOWEN | Daniel | 1904 | 32 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Engineman | 6462 |
| BOWEN | Daniel | 1912 | 34 | Great Mountain, No.1 | Tumble | Collier | 6463 |
| BOWEN | David | 1903 | 43 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Labourer | 6464 |
| BOWEN | David (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier Boy | 6465 |
| BOWEN | David (injured) | 1913 | 34 | Garnet | Jersey Marine | Collier | 6466 |
| BOWEN | David (injured) | 1924 | 45 | Western | Nantymoel | Haulier | 6467 |
| BOWEN | David (injured) | 1928 | 63 | National | Wattstown | Haulier | 6468 |
| BOWEN | David (injured) | 1932 | 27 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 6469 |
| BOWEN | David .J (injured) | 1912 | 26 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Repairer | 6470 |
| BOWEN | David Arthur (injured) | 1937 | 19 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Assistant Collier | 6471 |
| BOWEN | David John | 1907 | 19 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 6472 |
| BOWEN | David John (injured) | 1927 | 46 | Raven | Garnant | Overman | 6473 |
| BOWEN | David R. | 1936 | 19 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Haulage Engine Boy | 6474 |
| BOWEN | David Thomas | 1935 | 39 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Collier | 6475 |