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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
MATTHEWS Bertie 1939 Pit not reported 51157
MATTHEWS Caleb 1909 36 Addishill Drybrook Collier 51158
MATTHEWS Charles (Injured) 1911 55 Wyndham Nantymoel Roadman 51159
MATTHEWS Charles (injured) 1950 51 Crumlin Crumlin Ashman 51160
MATTHEWS Charles Henry 1901 16 Annesley Annesley Horse Driver 51161
MATTHEWS Clifford (injured) 1932 16 Lower Varteg Abersychan Assistant Helper 51162
MATTHEWS Cornelius (injured) 1952 67 Marine Cwm Ropeman 51163
MATTHEWS D. (injured) 1926 Coegnant Nantyffyllon Master Haulier 51164
MATTHEWS D.J. (injured) 1936 25 Graig Merthyr Pontarddulais Electrician 51165
MATTHEWS D.R. (injured) 1953 61 Mountain (b) Gorseinon Repairer 51166
MATTHEWS Daniel 1936 49 Glanamman Glanamman Repairer 51167
MATTHEWS David 1909 26 Maindy Ton Pentre Shotman 51168
MATTHEWS David (Injured) 1911 44 Great Western Gyfeillon Timberman 51169
MATTHEWS David (Injured) 1912 16 Bargoed Bargoed Collier 51170
MATTHEWS David (injured) 1929 27 Garw Blaengarw Collier 51171
MATTHEWS David S. 1943 31 Nantewlaeth Cymmer Haulier 51172
MATTHEWS E. (injured) 1925 32 Ty Trist, No.2 Tredegar Labourer 51173
MATTHEWS E. (injured) 1953 40 Albion Cilfynydd Surface Foreman 51174
MATTHEWS E. (injured) 1954 58 Glyncastle Resolven Rope Attendant 51175
MATTHEWS E. or G. (injured) 1959 44 Llay Main Llay Deputy 51176
MATTHEWS Edward 1906 35 Arrail Griffin Six Bells Collier 51177
MATTHEWS Edward 1913 61 Universal [Senghenydd] Senghenydd 51178
MATTHEWS Edward (injured) 1927 37 Llay Main Llay Bricklayer 51179
MATTHEWS Edwin 1901 39 Wyndham, No.1 Nantymoel Collier 51180
MATTHEWS Edwin 1903 19 Llancaiach Nelson Collier 51181