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 | George | 1930 | 45 | St John's | Maesteg | Ropechanger | 75801 |
| THOMAS | John | 1915 | 65 | Llanddulas Quarry | Abergele | Quarryman | 76057 |
| THOMAS | Rees C. (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Ynysfechan Level | Pontardawe | Collier’s Helper | 76313 |
| THOMAS | W.H. (injured) | 1933 | 25 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 76569 |
| THOMAS | David | 1901 | 54 | Rhymney Merthyr, No.1 | Pontlottyn | Repairer | 75546 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1911 | 22 | Ammanford | Ammanford | Collier | 75802 |
| THOMAS | John | 1925 | 58 | Senghenydd | Senghenydd | Shunter | 76058 |
| THOMAS | Rees Hopkin | 1914 | 20 | Cefn Golau | Gowerton | Hitcher | 76314 |
| THOMAS | W.H. (injured) | 1950 | 46 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Rope Attendant | 76570 |
| THOMAS | David | 1902 | 21 | South Duffryn, No.2 | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 75547 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1911 | 17 | Griffin, No.2 Pit | Blaina | Collier Boy | 75803 |
| THOMAS | John | 1927 | 43 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Rider | 76059 |
| THOMAS | Reginald (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier’s Assistant | 76315 |
| THOMAS | W.H. (injured) | 1953 | 39 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 76571 |
| THOMAS | David | 1903 | 20 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Collier | 75548 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1912 | 57 | Maerdy, No.1 | Maerdy | Collier | 75804 |
| THOMAS | John | 1927 | 43 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Rider | 76060 |
| THOMAS | Rhys | 1914 | 66 | Resolven | Resolven | Coal Trimer | 76316 |
| THOMAS | W.J. | 1927 | 58 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Repairer | 76572 |
| THOMAS | David | 1904 | 30 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Collier | 75549 |
| THOMAS | George (injured) | 1913 | 48 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Mason | 75805 |
| THOMAS | John | 1930 | 23 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 76061 |
| THOMAS | Richard | 1901 | 26 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Ripper | 76317 |
| THOMAS | W.J. (injured) | 1926 | 41 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Conveyor Chargeman | 76573 |
| THOMAS | David | 1904 | 41 | Brynrafr | Ponterwyd | Miner | 75550 |