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
WILLIAMS June Margaret 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 83716
WILLIAMS Peter 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 83882
WATKINS Antony Joseph 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 80247
WARREN Herbert Walter 1902 10 Garrison Lane Quarry Male Child 80084
TUDOR Randolph 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 78071
TOWNS William S. 1905 10 Hill Top Lanchester Not employed 77708
SYMONDS Victoria Marie 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 74507
SULLIVAN Anthony John 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 74072
STEEL Thomas 1924 10 Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits Fallin 73204
ROSA Isabel 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 68147
ROBERTS Paul David 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 66977
ROBBINS Megan Olwen 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 66288
REAKES Corwyn Thomas 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 64387
MUMFORD Norma 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 56609
MINNEY Robert George 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 54095
MINETT Marylyn 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 54084
LAUNCHBURY Jean 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 46258
JONES John Islwyn 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 42296
JONES George Ernest 1904 10 West Cannock Hednesford Not employed 41417
JONES Eryl Mai 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 41173
HOPKINS Stephen Vaughan 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 35457
HIGHES Lillie 1901 10 Anthony Road Quarry School Girl 33831
HEAMAN Pamela 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 32758
GOULDON John 1905 10 Usworth Usworth Schoolboy 27695
GOLDSWORTHY Richard Philip 1966 10 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 27309