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 | Gwillwyn | 1932 | 28 | International Slant | Abercraf | Haulier | 75841 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1928 | 44 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Aberdare | Haulier | 76097 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 21 | Hafod | Ruabon | Cleaner Out | 76353 |
| THOMAS | William | 1908 | 32 | Tynybedw | Pentre | Carpenter | 76609 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1928 | 60 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Collier | 75586 |
| THOMAS | Gwilym | 1911 | 49 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Haulier | 75842 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1929 | 49 | New Dynant | Tumble | Repairer | 76098 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 29 | Maenofferen Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 76354 |
| THOMAS | William | 1910 | 44 | Abercriban Quarry | Pontsticill | Assistant Shotman | 76610 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Rider | 75587 |
| THOMAS | Gwilym | 1965 | 28 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Stableman | 75843 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1929 | 52 | Samlet | Llansamlet | Coal Hewer | 76099 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1927 | 42 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Haulier | 76355 |
| THOMAS | William | 1910 | 30 | Brynmenyn | Tondu | Collier | 76611 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Nantgrenig | Glanaman | Shotman | 75588 |
| THOMAS | Gwilym (injured) | 1912 | 14 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Smith’s Striker | 75844 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1929 | 52 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Fireman | 76100 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 76356 | ||
| THOMAS | William | 1910 | 59 | Ynyshir, No.1 | Ynyshir | Undermanager | 76612 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1930 | 22 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 75589 |
| THOMAS | Gwilym (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Llwyn | Burry Port | Collier | 75845 |
| THOMAS | John (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 76101 |
| THOMAS | Robert (injured) | 1942 | 39 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Collier | 76357 |
| THOMAS | William | 1911 | 50 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Sinker | 76613 |
| THOMAS | David (injured) | 1931 | 59 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 75590 |