Aberamman Colliery Explosion – Aberdare – 1855

ABERAMMAN. Aberdare, Glamorganshire. 20th. April, 1855.

The colliery was the property of David Williams and five men and boys were killed in an explosion of gas. The explosion was due to naked lights and there were no Rules at the colliery. The Inspector’s cautions had been neglected.

Those who died were:

• Thomas James aged 12 years, haulier,
• Evan Thomas aged 23 years, collier,
• Richard Lovett aged 23 years, collier,
• William Davis aged 26 years, collier,
• James Williams aged 16 years, haulier who was drowned when he was blown into the sump.

REFERENCES
Mines Inspectors Report 1855. Mr. Herbert Mackworth.
Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian.

Information supplied by Ian Winstanley and the Coal Mining History Resource Centre.