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 | Gilbert George (injured) | 1932 | 47 | Hook, Margaret Pit | Llangwm | Collier | 75821 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76077 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1934 | 18 | Groesfaen | Deri | Labourer | 76333 |
| THOMAS | Walter (injured) | 1936 | 44 | Gresford | Wrexham | Belt Attendant | 76589 |
| THOMAS | David | 1933 | 20 | Glyn Tillery | Hafodyrynys | Assistant Collier | 75566 |
| THOMAS | Glyn (injured) | 1930 | 20 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Labourer | 75822 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1913 | 52 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 76078 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1939 | 35 | Maenofferen Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 76334 |
| THOMAS | White | 1916 | Boldon | West Boldon | 76590 | ||
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1911 | 19 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 75567 |
| THOMAS | Glyn (injured) | 1940 | 24 | Carreg-y-llam Quarry | Llithfaen | Heading Driver | 75823 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1914 | 60 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76079 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1944 | 68 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Repairer | 76335 |
| THOMAS | Wilfred (injured) | 1929 | 19 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Helper | 76591 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1911 | 37 | Tower | Hirwaun | Fireman | 75568 |
| THOMAS | Glyn (injured) | 1945 | 33 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 75824 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1915 | 32 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76080 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1945 | 60 | Tower | Hirwaun | Haulier | 76336 |
| THOMAS | Wilfred (injured) | 1949 | 44 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 76592 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1912 | 36 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Shotman | 75569 |
| THOMAS | Glyndwr (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Assistant Ostler | 75825 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1916 | 49 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Dataller | 76081 |
| THOMAS | Richard (injured) | 1946 | 33 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Ripper | 76337 |
| THOMAS | Wilfred Hughes | 1960 | 57 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Repairer | 76593 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1912 | 60 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Carpenter | 75570 |