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
GOWER
D. (injured)
1955
55
Nantgarw
Nantgarw
Shotsman
27720
GOWER
David William (injured)
1934
21
Bertie Pit
Trehafod
Asst Haulier
27721
GOWER
Richard (injured)
1911
29
Ponthenry
Pont-Henri
Collier
27722
GOWER
Richard (injured)
1912
56
Achddu
Burry Port
Banker
27723
GOWER
Sydney
1907
24
Cwm Capel
Burry Port
Collier
27724
GOWER
Thomas
1912
29
Gwscwm
Burry Port
Collier
27725
GOWER
Thomas (injured)
1911
17
Ponthenry
Pont-Henri
Collier
27726
GOWER
Thomas (injured)
1913
19
Gwendraeth
Pontyates
Collier
27727
GOWER
Walter
1907
57
Pelton
Pelton
Tub mender
27728
GOWER
William Henry
1909
33
McLaren
Abertysswg
Collier
27729
