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 | Sidney (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 76400 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1925 | 49 | Oakland | Tonmawr | Collier | 76656 |
| THOMAS | Aaron | 1906 | 15 | Pentre (a) | Pentre | Collier Boy | 75377 |
| THOMAS | David John (injured) | 1941 | 50 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Haulier | 75633 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Barry Foreman | 75889 |
| THOMAS | John Richard (injured) | 1929 | 55 | Yr Eifl Quarry | Trefor | Sledger | 76145 |
| THOMAS | Sidney (injured) | 1929 | 47 | Windsor, North | Abertridwr | Labourer | 76401 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Overman | 76657 |
| THOMAS | Abel | 1906 | 19 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Engineman | 75378 |
| THOMAS | David Joseph | 1937 | 45 | Cefn Drim | Pontarddulais | Collier | 75634 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Dayman | 75890 |
| THOMAS | John Robert | 1933 | 35 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Electric Motor Driver | 76146 |
| THOMAS | Sidney (injured) | 1936 | 21 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 76402 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 76658 | ||
| THOMAS | Abel | 1909 | 46 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Slate Getter | 75379 |
| THOMAS | David Lewis (injured) | 1948 | 57 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Hitcher | 75635 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1930 | 60 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Badrockman | 75891 |
| THOMAS | John S. (injured) | 1926 | 37 | Brynderi | Gurnos | Assistant Contractor | 76147 |
| THOMAS | Silas | 1937 | 55 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Rider | 76403 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Haulier | 76659 |
| THOMAS | Albert | 1908 | 17 | Abercarn | Abercarn | Collier | 75380 |
| THOMAS | David Morgan (injured) | 1944 | 34 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Assistant Coalcutter | 75636 |
| THOMAS | Henry (injured) | 1932 | 57 | Dulais Anthracite | Onllwyn | Collier | 75892 |
| THOMAS | John T. (injured) | 1924 | 45 | Englefield | Greenfield | Collier | 76148 |
| THOMAS | Silas (injured) | 1935 | 49 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Collier | 76404 |