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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | G. (injured) | 1955 | 52 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Rider | 75781 |
| THOMAS | John | 1906 | 20 | Gilwen | Cwm-twrch Uchaf | Labourer | 76037 |
| THOMAS | Raymond | 1947 | 25 | Glyn Tillery | Hafodyrynys | Collier | 76293 |
| THOMAS | U. (injured) | 1953 | 56 | Coed-Meyrick | Hirwaun | Miner | 76549 |
| THOMAS | D.J. (injured) | 1953 | 36 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 75526 |
| THOMAS | G. (injured) | 1958 | 30 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Electrician | 75782 |
| THOMAS | John | 1906 | 25 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Fitter | 76038 |
| THOMAS | Raymond (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier’s Helper | 76294 |
| THOMAS | V. (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Collier’s Helper | 76550 |
| THOMAS | D.L. | 1955 | 55 | Markham. | Blackwood | Trammer | 75527 |
| THOMAS | G. (injured) | 1959 | 39 | Caerau | Caerau | Repairer | 75783 |
| THOMAS | John | 1906 | 32 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier | 76039 |
| THOMAS | Raymond (injured) | 1943 | 42 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Assistant Hitcher | 76295 |
| THOMAS | V. (injured) | 1959 | 35 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Ropesmith | 76551 |
| THOMAS | D.L. (injured) | 1911 | 24 | Caerbryn | Llandybie | Rider | 75528 |
| THOMAS | G.A. | 1951 | 32 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Smith | 75784 |
| THOMAS | John | 1906 | 40 | Ty Mawr | Crumlin | Collier | 76040 |
| THOMAS | Raymond (injured) | 1945 | 39 | Bryn-kinallt | Chirk | Collier | 76296 |
| THOMAS | Vernon (Injured) | 1987 | 43 | Hugh Street [Licensed] | Manager | 76552 | |
| THOMAS | D.L. (injured) | 1931 | International Slant | Abercraf | Manager | 75529 | |
| THOMAS | G.D.J. | 1956 | 27 | Tower | Hirwaun | Wagon Shunter | 75785 |
| THOMAS | John | 1907 | 23 | Gilfach Main Quarry | Gilfach | Quarryman | 76041 |
| THOMAS | Raymond (injured) | 1957 | 35 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Assistant Cutterman | 76297 |
| THOMAS | Vincent (injured) | 1947 | 23 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Labourer | 76553 |
| THOMAS | D.L. (injured) | 1947 | 43 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Journey Attendant | 75530 |