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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN | James (injured) | 1958 | 49 | Backton Quarry | Quarry Manager | 656 | |
| ALLEN | John | 1901 | 55 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Repairer | 657 |
| ALLEN | John | 1902 | 57 | Herrington | West Herrington | Hewer | 658 |
| ALLEN | John | 1907 | 45 | Ashington | Ashington | Chargeman | 659 |
| ALLEN | John | 1911 | 49 | Grimethorpe | Grimethorpe | Enginewright | 660 |
| ALLEN | John | 1911 | 49 | Grimethorpe | Grimethorpe | 661 | |
| ALLEN | John | 1913 | 45 | Bower | Hollinwood | Blacksmith | 662 |
| ALLEN | John | 1920 | Blaenavon Washery | Blaenavon | 663 | ||
| ALLEN | John | 1920 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | 664 | ||
| ALLEN | John | 1920 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | 665 | ||
| ALLEN | John | 1947 | 59 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Contractor | 666 |
| ALLEN | John (injured) | 1911 | 37 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Sinker | 667 |
| ALLEN | John (injured) | 1925 | 56 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Labourer | 668 |
| ALLEN | John (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 669 | ||
| ALLEN | John (injured) | 1946 | 61 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Pulley Oiler | 670 |
| ALLEN | John Alfred (injured) | 1958 | Robin Hill | Standish | Conveyor Man | 671 | |
| ALLEN | John Henry | 1935 | 46 | Cowpen | Blyth | Fitter | 672 |
| ALLEN | John Robert | 1904 | 20 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Loader | 673 |
| ALLEN | Joseph | 1900 | 45 | Vochriw Level | Fochriw | Ostler | 674 |
| ALLEN | Joseph | 1910 | 37 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Haulier | 675 |
| ALLEN | Joseph | 1913 | 32 | Pooley Hall | Polesworth | Stallman | 676 |
| ALLEN | Kenneth (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Repairer | 677 |
| ALLEN | L.K. | 1927 | 15 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier’s Assistant | 678 |
| ALLEN | Luther (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Blaen-Cae-Gurwen | Labourer | 679 |
| ALLEN | Patrick (injured) | 1937 | 57 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Labourer | 680 |