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 | Idris (injured) | 1943 | 40 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Rider | 75930 |
| THOMAS | Lance | 1954 | 21 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Repairer | 76186 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1905 | 65 | Grovesend | Pontarddulais | Manager | 76442 |
| THOMAS | William A (injured) | 1949 | 44 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Collier | 76698 |
| THOMAS | Arthur J. | 1901 | 14 | Cymmer, Upper | Cymmer | Collier Boy | 75419 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1926 | 37 | Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Collier | 75675 |
| THOMAS | Idris (injured) | 1948 | 42 | Coegnant | Nantyffylon | Haulier | 75931 |
| THOMAS | Lancelot (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Newlands | Pyle | Assistant Collier | 76187 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1906 | 50 | Glan Garnant | Cwmamman | Collier | 76443 |
| THOMAS | William Albert | 1937 | 35 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | 76699 | |
| THOMAS | Ashley (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Pulley & Signal Attendant | 75420 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1926 | 37 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Collier | 75676 |
| THOMAS | Idris (injured) | 1948 | 48 | International | Blaengarw | Fireman | 75932 |
| THOMAS | Leonard | 1943 | Llanerch | Abersychan | 76188 | ||
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1906 | 35 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Assistant Timberman | 76444 |
| THOMAS | William Charles | 1913 | 21 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 76700 | |
| THOMAS | Austin (injured) | 1932 | 27 | Glanamman | Glanamman | Assistant Collier | 75421 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 1930 | 56 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 75677 |
| THOMAS | Idwal | 1926 | 21 | Capel Ifan | Pontyberem | Collier | 75933 |
| THOMAS | Leonard (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier’s Helper | 76189 |
| THOMAS | Thomas | 1907 | 21 | Bakestonedale | Pott Shrigley | Banksman | 76445 |
| THOMAS | William Charles | 1966 | 60 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 76701 | |
| THOMAS | B. | 1945 | 64 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Fireman | 75422 |
| THOMAS | Edward (Eddie) (injured) | 1937 | 15 | Blaenant | Abernant | Collier’s Helper | 75678 |
| THOMAS | Ifor (injured) | 1930 | 19 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Asst Collier | 75934 |