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 | David William (injured) | 1929 | 25 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 6476 |
| BOWEN | Dilwyn (injured) | 1952 | 34 | Abergorki | Mountain Ash | Collier | 6477 |
| BOWEN | E.E.D. (injured) | 1935 | 20 | Morlais | Llangennech | Haulier | 6478 |
| BOWEN | E.W. (injured) | 1959 | 50 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Rope Fitter | 6479 |
| BOWEN | Ernest (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Llanon | Llannon | Collier | 6480 |
| BOWEN | Ernest Brinley (injured) | 1927 | 16 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Labourer | 6481 |
| BOWEN | Evan | 1903 | 23 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Repairer | 6482 |
| BOWEN | Evan | 1914 | 54 | Porthdafen, No.2 Slant | Llangennech | Collier | 6483 |
| BOWEN | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 35 | Cefn-y-Bryn | Bryn | Coalcutter Operator | 6484 |
| BOWEN | F. (injured) | 1957 | 48 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Ripper | 6485 |
| BOWEN | Foster (injured) | 1929 | 35 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 6486 |
| BOWEN | Francis (injured) | 1945 | 36 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Collier | 6487 |
| BOWEN | George | 1905 | 40 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Collier | 6488 |
| BOWEN | George (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 6489 |
| BOWEN | Griffith | 1913 | 38 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 6490 | |
| BOWEN | Gwilyan Arthur (injured) | 1949 | 49 | National | Wattstown | Labourer | 6491 |
| BOWEN | Hayden (injured) | 1945 | 20 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Packer | 6492 |
| BOWEN | Henry | 1904 | 38 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Repairer | 6493 |
| BOWEN | Henry | 1933 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Collier | 6494 | |
| BOWEN | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 33 | Newlands | Pyle | Haulier | 6495 |
| BOWEN | Hopkin (injured) | 1931 | 30 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Collier | 6496 |
| BOWEN | I.J. (Injured) | 1973 | 29 | Blaenant | Abernant | Supplies Rider | 6497 |
| BOWEN | Isaac (injured) | 1911 | 55 | Graig, No.1 | Merthyr Tydfil | Pumpman | 6498 |
| BOWEN | J. Henry (injured) | 1934 | 29 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 6499 |
| BOWEN | John | 1903 | 32 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Collier | 6500 |