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
WOOSNAM John 1960 24 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery Fitter 85944
WOODWARD David (injured) 1947 14 Tillery Abertillery Trainee 85826
WINDMILL L. (injured) 1913 19 Tillery Abertillery Latchman 85210
WILLIAMS Richard John 1960 51 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery General Worker 84010
WILLIAMS William (injured) 1927 30 Gray Pit Abertillery Collier 84573
WILLIAMS Emlyn 1901 15 Tillery, Gray Pit Abertillery Collier’s Boy 82935
WILLIAMS A. Harry (injured) 1949 46 Rhiw Colbren Abertillery Collier 82424
WHITTINGHAM William Burdon 1960 55 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery Assistant Repairer 81821
WHITE Frederick 1960 58 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery Under-Manager 81447
WESTON Wilfred 1960 47 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery Water Infuser on Panzer 81221
WELSH Patrick 1906 50 Tillery Abertillery Timberman 81084
WEBB John 1905 32 Tillery Abertillery Collier 80763
WATKINS Phillip John 1960 53 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery Engine Driver 80358
WATKINS Thomas 1911 46 Tillery Abertillery Collier 80382
WATERS Arthur 1960 37 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery General Worker 80160
WALDEN William (injured) 1911 21 Tillery Abertillery Collier 79141
TIPPINS James 1901 34 Tillery Abertillery Haulier 77384
THOMAS George 1907 58 Tillery Abertillery Collier 75796
THOMAS Wilfred Hughes 1960 57 Arail Griffin, Six Bells Abertillery Repairer 76593
THOMAS William (injured) 1911 35 Tillery, No.2 Abertillery Labourer 76633
THOMAS Arthur (injured) 1912 42 Tillery Abertillery Stoker 75409
SPENCER Frederick (injured) 1911 Tillery, Vivian Pit Abertillery Collier 72799
SPENCER William Hosea 1906 23 Tillery, Vivian Pit Abertillery Collier 72834
SNELLING Samuel 1905 33 Tillery Abertillery Haulier 72524
SMITH David 1905 53 Tillery Abertillery Pumpman 71606