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 | Harry | 1955 | 43 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Electrician | 75871 |
| THOMAS | John E. | 1932 | 27 | Brynwyth Drift | Heol-y-Cyw | Smith | 76127 |
| THOMAS | S. (injured) | 1940 | 37 | St George's | Tyldesley | Driller | 76383 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Collier | 76639 |
| THOMAS | David Ellis (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 75616 |
| THOMAS | Harry | 1977 | 57 | Wick Quarry | Bristol, Wick | Loader driver | 75872 |
| THOMAS | John E. (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 76128 |
| THOMAS | S. (injured) | 1954 | 58 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 76384 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Coedcae | Trehafod | Repairer | 76640 |
| THOMAS | David G. (injured) | 1934 | 28 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Rope Splicer | 75617 |
| THOMAS | Harry (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage | 75873 |
| THOMAS | John E. (injured) | 1925 | 51 | Bute | Treherbert | Timberman | 76129 |
| THOMAS | S. (injured) | 1955 | 47 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 76385 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1913 | 31 | Collier's Row | Merthyr Tydfil | Collier | 76641 |
| THOMAS | David George (injured) | 1930 | 28 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Asst Collier | 75618 |
| THOMAS | Harry (injured) | 1937 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | 75874 | ||
| THOMAS | John Elias | 1901 | 26 | Talysarn Quarry | Talysarn | Labourer | 76130 |
| THOMAS | Samuel | 1901 | 69 | Varteg Hill | Varteg | Doorman | 76386 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1913 | 44 | Dulais | Onllwyn | Collier | 76642 |
| THOMAS | David H. | 1905 | 36 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 75619 |
| THOMAS | Harry (injured) | 1948 | 22 | Reedley | Reedley | Coal Cutter | 75875 |
| THOMAS | John Elias | 1934 | 29 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 76131 |
| THOMAS | Samuel | 1907 | 40 | Garw | Blaengarw | Timberman | 76387 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1913 | 31 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Collier | 76643 |
| THOMAS | A. (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Pumpman | 75364 |