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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 21 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 84267 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 1950 | 45 | Waun Lwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 84523 |
| WILLIAMS | Aneurin (injured) | 1925 | 17 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Engine Boy | 82476 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 82732 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan (injured) | 1940 | 63 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Metalman | 82988 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh | 1939 | 44 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Rockman | 83244 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1926 | 39 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 83500 |
| WILLIAMS | Llewellwyn H. (injured) | 1945 | 29 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Screen Labourer | 83756 |
| WILLIAMS | Richard L. (injured) | 1938 | 31 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 84012 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1922 | 60 | Llysfaen & Pentreguyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Driller | 84268 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1911 | 32 | Abercwmboi | Aberdare | Roadman | 84524 |
| WILLIAMS | Angela | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 82477 | |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1930 | 35 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Smith | 82733 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan (injured) | 1945 | 46 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 82989 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1912 | 24 | Dinmor Park Quarry | Llangoed | Quarryman | 83245 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1926 | 37 | Blaenmawr Navigation | Tonmawr | Haulier | 83501 |
| WILLIAMS | Llewellyn | 1913 | 21 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 83757 | |
| WILLIAMS | Richard M. (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Ratgoed Mine | Aberllefenni | Rockman | 84013 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1922 | 50 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 84269 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1911 | 63 | Llechwedd Quarry | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Labourer | 84525 |
| WILLIAMS | Archibald W. | 1913 | 19 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 82478 | |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1931 | 43 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Repairer | 82734 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan (injured) | 1948 | 62 | Groesfaen | Deri | Slummer | 82990 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1914 | 62 | Llysfaen & Pentregwyddel Quarry | Llanddulas | Smith’s Striker | 83246 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1927 | 54 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Repairer | 83502 |