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.E. (injured) | 1925 | 63 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Pumpman | 75786 |
| THOMAS | John | 1907 | 68 | National, No.1 | Wattstown | Pumpman | 76042 |
| THOMAS | Raymond Cecil (Injured) | 1981 | 51 | South Crofty | Camborne | Miner | 76298 |
| THOMAS | W. | 1900 | 53 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Collier | 76554 |
| THOMAS | D.L. (injured) | 1959 | 49 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 75531 |
| THOMAS | G.L. (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Blaengwawr | Aberdare | Collier’s Assistant | 75787 |
| THOMAS | John | 1907 | 45 | Penrhiw | Pontypridd | Collier | 76043 |
| THOMAS | Rees | 1901 | 56 | Pentwyn | Machen | Manager | 76299 |
| THOMAS | W. | 1925 | 60 | Argoed | Pontrhydyfen | Collier | 76555 |
| THOMAS | D.M. (injured) | 1952 | 35 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Trafficman | 75532 |
| THOMAS | G.L. (injured) | 1929 | 61 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Repairer | 75788 |
| THOMAS | John | 1907 | 47 | Treaman | Aberaman | Haulier | 76044 |
| THOMAS | Rees | 1901 | 39 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer’s Helper | 76300 |
| THOMAS | W. (injured) | 1950 | 50 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Prop Withdrawer | 76556 |
| THOMAS | D.R. (injured) | 1957 | 21 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier | 75533 |
| THOMAS | G.M. (injured) | 1945 | 43 | Cwm, Mildred Pit | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 75789 |
| THOMAS | John | 1908 | 48 | Upper Bank | Bon-y-maen | Collier | 76045 |
| THOMAS | Rees | 1908 | 36 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Collier | 76301 |
| THOMAS | W. (injured) | 1959 | 60 | Deep navigation | Treharris | Underground Fitter | 76557 |
| THOMAS | D.W. | 1900 | 26 | Fochriw | Fochriw | Waller | 75534 |
| THOMAS | G.N. (injured) | 1936 | 31 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Collier | 75790 |
| THOMAS | John | 1909 | 82 | Bonville's Court | St Issells | Undermanager | 76046 |
| THOMAS | Rees | 1908 | 50 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Foreman Fitter | 76302 |
| THOMAS | W.A. | 1949 | 53 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Assistant Repairer | 76558 |
| THOMAS | D.W. | 1903 | 38 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier | 75535 |