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 | Graham (Injured) | 1988 | 30 | Penallta | Hengoed | Faceworker | 75831 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Crown | Lower Pwll | Fireman | 76087 |
| THOMAS | Robert | 1904 | 57 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Ripper | 76343 |
| THOMAS | William | 1902 | 45 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Labourer | 76599 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1921 | 40 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 75576 |
| THOMAS | Granville (injured) | 1945 | 28 | North Rhondda | Glyncorrwg | Collier | 75832 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1925 | 40 | Great Western | Gyfeillon | Labourer | 76088 |
| THOMAS | Robert | 1907 | 38 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Repairer | 76344 |
| THOMAS | William | 1902 | 36 | Pencoed | Llanelli | Repairer | 76600 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1923 | Trimsaran, Caedean Drift | Trimsaran | 75577 | ||
| THOMAS | Griff (injured) | 1925 | 32 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Pipeman | 75833 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 76089 | ||
| THOMAS | Robert | 1914 | 42 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 76345 |
| THOMAS | William | 1903 | 23 | Llwyn-gwern Quarry | Pantperthog | Slate Getter | 76601 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1924 | 39 | Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Surface Labourer | 75578 |
| THOMAS | Griffith | 1903 | 52 | Votty & Bowydd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 75834 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1926 | 63 | Brynderi | Gurnos | Contractor | 76090 |
| THOMAS | Robert | 1918 | 63 | Ratgoed Mine | Aberllefenni | Rockman | 76346 |
| THOMAS | William | 1904 | 29 | Bridge Quarry | Labourer | 76602 | |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1924 | 50 | Emlyn | Pen-y-groes | Plate Layer & Haulier | 75579 |
| THOMAS | Griffith (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Engineman | 75835 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 76091 | ||
| THOMAS | Robert | 1934 | 32 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 76347 |
| THOMAS | William | 1904 | 54 | Cymmer, Upper | Cymmer | Collier | 76603 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Surface Labourer | 75580 |