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 | Edmund | 1913 | 28 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Repairer | 75670 |
| THOMAS | Idris (injured) | 1912 | 25 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 75926 |
| THOMAS | L. (injured) | 1952 | 40 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 76182 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1903 | 51 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Manager | 76438 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1950 | 45 | St John's | Maesteg | Rope Changer | 76694 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1934 | 39 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Rider | 75415 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1907 | 33 | Sandwell Park | West Bromwich | Sinker | 75671 |
| THOMAS | Idris (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Dillwyn, Upper | Seven Sisters | Collier’s Helper | 75927 |
| THOMAS | L. Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Mynydd Newydd | Fforest Fach | Repairer | 76183 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1903 | 22 | Ynyshir | Ynyshir | Collier | 76439 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1952 | 44 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Clipper | 76695 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1949 | 50 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Screen Tipper | 75416 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1910 | 26 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 75672 |
| THOMAS | Idris (injured) | 1926 | 20 | Caerau | Caerau | Assistant Collier | 75928 |
| THOMAS | L.G. (injured) | 1955 | 47 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Electrician | 76184 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1904 | 19 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Engineman | 76440 |
| THOMAS | William (injured) | 1959 | 39 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Shotsman | 76696 |
| THOMAS | Arthur (injured) | 1949 | 49 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Fireman | 75417 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1910 | 64 | Simpsonland | Hamilton | Miner | 75673 |
| THOMAS | Idris (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Collier | 75929 |
| THOMAS | L.W. (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Maesteg Deep | Maesteg | Assistant Collier | 76185 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1904 | 38 | Western | Nantymoel | Master Haulier | 76441 |
| THOMAS | William (Willie) (injured) | 1921 | 15 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Apprentice | 76697 |
| THOMAS | Arthur E. (Injured) | 1973 | 54 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Propper | 75418 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1926 | 37 | Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Collier | 75674 |