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 Angela 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 82477
WILLIAMS Carol (child with foster parents) 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 82539
WILLIAMS David William 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 82813
WILLIAMS Graham 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 83123
WILKSHIRE Joseph 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 82324
PRYCE Julie 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 63584
POWELL Jacqueline 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 62359
OWEN Valmai Mary 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 58984
O'BRIEN Arthur 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 58127
O'BRIEN Karen 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 58139
MORTIMER Cheryl 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 56152
MEREDITH Susanne 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 53453
LEE Ann Catherine 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 46721
JONES Robert Orville 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 43079
JAMES ? 1912 8 Ferndale Ferndale Not employed 38401
HODKINSON Linda 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 34650
HILL Anthony David 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 33887
HAINES Jennifer 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 29971
GOUGH Gillian 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 27609
EVANS Maureen Mary 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 22581
ENGLAND Anthony Wayne 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 21516
DAVIES Paul 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 16768
DAVIES Brian 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 15322
DAVIES Edwin 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 15851
ARSCOTT Dennis 1966 8 Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil 1466