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 | David (injured) | 1933 | 51 | Mardy | Maerdy | Rider | 82740 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan James | 1929 | 20 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Collier’s Assistant | 82996 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1922 | 20 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 83252 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1934 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | 83508 | ||
| WILLIAMS | Lloyd (injured) | 1937 | 49 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 83764 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1904 | 31 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 84020 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 23 | Western | Nantymoel | Screen Hand | 84276 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1912 | 23 | Cefn-y-Bryn | Bryn | Haulier | 84532 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1918 | 15 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Haulage Boy | 82485 |
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1933 | 54 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Surface Labourer | 82741 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan John (injured) | 1942 | 35 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-cae-Gurwen | Repairer | 82997 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1922 | 22 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Saw Sharpener | 83253 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1935 | 28 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Borer | 83509 |
| WILLIAMS | Llwydwgh (injured) | 1945 | 46 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Shotsman | 83765 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1905 | 23 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Labourer | 84021 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier | 84277 |
| WILLIAMS | William (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Glyn Rhonwy Quarry | Llanberis | Labourer | 84533 |
| WILLIAMS | Arthur (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 82486 | ||
| WILLIAMS | David (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Pandy | Penygraig | Haulier | 82742 |
| WILLIAMS | Evan John (injured) | 1944 | 50 | Tower | Hirwaun | Haulier | 82998 |
| WILLIAMS | Hugh (injured) | 1923 | 15 | Llechwedd Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Slate Maker | 83254 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 1937 | 49 | Tan Dinas Quarry | Llanddona | Quarryman | 83510 |
| WILLIAMS | Lodwig (injured) | 1929 | 20 | New Cymmer | Cymmer | Collier Boy | 83766 |
| WILLIAMS | Robert | 1905 | 24 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Labourer | 84022 |
| WILLIAMS | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Beynon | Blaina | Haulier | 84278 |