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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS | Allen (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 82473 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Brynamman | Brynamman | Collier | 82729 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 37 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 82985 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh | 1904 | 56 | Hills' Plymouth | Mason | 83241 | |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1921 | 48 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Contractor | 83497 |
| WILLIAMS | Lewis (injured) | 1947 | 51 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Steer Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 83753 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard John | 1928 | 17 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Helper | 84009 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 37 | Oak | Hollinwood | Miner | 84265 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 1947 | 51 | Pensford | Stanton Drew | Examiner | 84521 |
| WILLIAMS | Andrew | 1903 | 47 | Thornley | New Thornley | Waggonway Man | 82474 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1929 | 44 | Lucy Thomas | Abercanaid | Journey Attendant | 82730 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Assistant | 82986 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh | 1912 | 38 | Ferndale, No.9 | Ferndale | Repairer | 83242 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1925 | 56 | Mynydd Newydd | Fforest Fach | Repairer | 83498 |
| WILLIAMS | Lewis (injured) | 1957 | 36 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Repairer | 83754 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard John | 1960 | 51 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | General Worker | 84010 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 54 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Collier | 84266 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 1948 | 50 | Caerau | Caerau | Rider | 84522 |
| WILLIAMS | Andrew (injured) | 1949 | 33 | Caerau | Caerau | Collier | 82475 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 82731 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Evan (injured) | 1937 | 42 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 82987 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh | 1913 | 40 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Hardrockman | 83243 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1925 | 35 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 83499 |
| WILLIAMS | Lewis A. (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 83755 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard Jones (injured) | 1944 | 35 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Collier | 84011 |