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Occupation or role: Policeman
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 1 Feb 1886
Date of death: 22 Mar 1886
Disease (transcribed): Caseation of the lower lobe of the right lung. Pneumonia of the lower lobe of the left. Enlarged spleen containing gummata. Syphilis. Gumma of spleen
Disease (standardised): Caseation (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung); Enlarged (Spleen); Granuloma (Spleen); Syphilis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard. Delepine, Sheridan
Medical notes: In 1861 he had a chancre followed by bubo in the left groin which was opened. In the year 1871 he had an attack of paralysis of the left arm and leg.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, brain, bones, lungs and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Bricklayer
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Mar 1886
Date of death: 29 Apr 1886
Disease (transcribed): Large white kidney. Oedema of the lungs
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Oedema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Three months prior to admission he found his sight was dim and there was some oedema of the eyelids, but no actual history of nephritis at any time. Two months prior to admission he had oedema of the legs, his vision was much affected and he had polyuria.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Groom
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Apr 1886
Date of death: 30 Apr 1886
Disease (transcribed): Caries of dorsal vertebrae. Pyothorax
Disease (standardised): Caries (Spine); Empyema (Pleura)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Gardener
Age: 6
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 May 1886
Date of death: 30 May 1886
Disease (transcribed): Pericarditis. Hypertrophy of the heart. Rarefying osteitis of axis
Disease (standardised): Pericarditis (Heart); Disease (Heart); Osteitis (Bone)
Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Three or four months previous to admission he had a fall and injured the left side of her head. About six weeks after he had pain in the right side of the head and neck.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleens, kidneys, bladder, stomach, small intestines, cerebral membranes, brain, spinal cord and bones
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Coachmaker
Age: 46
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 25 Dec 1885
Date of death: 1 Jul 1886
Disease (transcribed): Neoplastic growth of ovary and colon
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Ovary); Cancer (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: She had an abscess in the abdominal wall which was opened and this was soon followed by intestinal obstruction symptoms.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, bladder, intestines, uterus and ovary
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 11 May 1886
Date of death: 4 Jul 1886
Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia. Enlarged spleen and thyroid glands. Bedsore
Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Enlarged (Spleen); Enlarged (Thyroid gland); Pressure ulcer (Skin)
Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient had rheumatic fever when young and pleurisy seventeen years ago. She had varicose veins in the legs for many years and had a lump in her left breast for three months.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, stomach, intestines, uterus, brain and veins
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Engineer
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 Jul 1886
Date of death: 7 Jul 1886
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of left femur. Granular kidneys
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: His thigh was fractured by direct violence, a heavy iron bar falling across his thigh.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, alimentary tract, brain and bones
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Soldier
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 Jul 1886
Date of death: 1 Jul 1886
Disease (transcribed): Laceration of the brain. Fracture of the skull
Disease (standardised): Laceration (Brain); Fracture (Skull)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The man tried to stop a run away carriage and was knocked down.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, valves, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, alimentary tract, brain, orbit and bones
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Clerk
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Jun 1886
Date of death: 17 Jul 1886
Disease (transcribed): Sarcoma of neck (removed). Death after operation. Sarcoma of right lung
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Neck); Operation (Neck); Cancer (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient had always had good health until fourteen months previous to his death when he had bronchitis and haemoptysis and brought up eight ounces of blood. This was followed by a severe sore throat and a lump was found in his throat.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and alimentary tract
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Picture frame maker
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 25 Jul 1886
Date of death: 31 Jul 1886
Disease (transcribed): Gangrene of the leg. Diabetes
Disease (standardised): Gangrene (Leg); Diabetes mellitus (Pancreas)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: No history was obtained as the man was insensible and in a delirious condition.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Gardener
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Nov 1885
Date of death: 10 Feb 1886
Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of the colon. Colo-umbilical fistula
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Fistula (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient was under the care of Dr Cavafy with thickening believed to be inflammatory, around the umbilicus. Some time after leaving the hospital the mass burst and had since discharged pus.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and bones
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Child of] Machinist
Age: 6 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 Feb 1886
Date of death: 16 Feb 1886
Disease (transcribed): Abscess in lower end of femur. Purulent synovitis of left knee. Rickets
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Leg); Suppuration (Knee); Synovitis (Joints)
Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The child was quite healthy until a swelling appeared on the chest and a little later on the left leg which became painful and tender.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, stomach, intestines and bones
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 16 Feb 1886
Date of death: 16 Feb 1886
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the skull and spinal column. Laceration of the brain. Haemorrhage into subarachnoid spaces of brain and spinal cord. Fracture of ribs
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Fracture (Spine); Laceration (Brain); Haemorrhage (Brain); Haemorrhage (Spinal cord); Fracture (Ribs)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient was at work on a scaffold and fell from a height of about twenty feet onto the pavement below.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, alimentary tract, pancreas, meninges of brain and brain
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 17 Feb 1886
Date of death: 18 Feb 1886
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the skull (right side). Laceration of the left tempero-sphenoidal cerebral convolution. Lymph deposit at the base of the brain
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain); Lymph (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Two days previous to admission the patient came home drunk and fell down stairs. His wife said she found him at the bottom of the stairs quite insensible.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, pancreas, stomach, intestines, cerebral membranes and bone
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Shoemaker
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Feb 1886
Date of death: 18 Feb 1886
Disease (transcribed): Extensive burn of the skin of legs, arms, back. Sub-pericardial ecchymosis
Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin); Ecchymosis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient was standing by the fire and her dress caught alight.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, pancreas, stomach, intestines, brain and uterus
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 70
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jan 1886
Date of death: 21 Feb 1886
Disease (transcribed): Surgical kidney
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: This man had never suffered from stricture but about twenty years previous to admission he found difficulty in micturating. He passed urine several times in the night and it often dribbled away.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, alimentary tract, pelvic glands and urethra
Type of incident: n/a

• Occupation or role: Engraver
  Age: 42
  Gender: Male
  Date of admission: 10 Feb 1886
  Date of death: 27 Feb 1886
  Disease (transcribed): Septicaemia after partial excision of the hip
  Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Excision (Hip)
  Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
  Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
• Bull, William Charles
  Post mortem examination performed by: Weller, G.C. Sisley, Richard
  Medical notes: The patient when very young had measles and soon after this complained of great pain about the hip joint.
  Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
  Type of incident: n/a

• Occupation or role: [Wife of] Clerk
  Age: 37
  Gender: Female
  Date of admission: 28 Dec 1885
  Date of death: 28 Feb 1886
  Disease (transcribed): Surgical kidney. Peri renal abscess and fistula
  Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Abscess (Kidney); Fistula (Abdomen)
  Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
  Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
• Bull, William Charles
  Post mortem examination performed by: Weller, G.C. Sisley, Richard
  Medical notes: The patient was in this hospital some years ago and had a fibroid tumour removed. Five weeks previous to the present illness she complained of constant pain in the abdomen, chiefly in the left renal region and then shooting down the left groin.
  Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, uterus and alimentary tract
  Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: No occupation
Age: 73
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Feb 1886
Date of death: 2 Mar 1886
Disease (transcribed): Laceration of the brain
Disease (standardised): Laceration (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Weller, G.C. Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient was run over by a butcher’s cart.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Permission was only obtainable to examine the head
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 Feb 1886
Date of death: 4 Mar 1886
Disease (transcribed): Stricture of the oesophagus
Disease (standardised): Constriction (Oesophagus)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Three months previous to admission the patient had suffered from dysphagia and could not swallow solids.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, alimentary tract and mesenteric glands
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 75
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Feb 1886
Date of death: 5 Mar 1886
Disease (transcribed): Oedema and congestion of the lungs. Fracture of bones of leg
Disease (standardised): Oedema (Lung); Congestion (Lung); Fracture (Leg)
Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: This woman had always had good health. She fell down three or four stairs, her right and left leg striking violently against the last stair.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, peritoneum, intestines and bones
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Cat’s meat man
Age: 74
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 16 Feb 1886
Date of death: 11 Mar 1886
Disease (transcribed): Vesical calculi. Surgical kidneys
Disease (standardised): Calculi (Bladder)
Admitted under the care of: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient seemed quite well until fourteen days previous to admission into the hospital. At that time he passed blood in his water and at the same time he suffered a good deal of pain.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, vessels, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Messenger
Age: 42
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Mar 1886
Date of death: 12 Mar 1886
Disease (transcribed): Ulceration of the peritoneal coat of the bowel. Peritonitis. Enteritis. Following hernia (which had been relieved by operation)
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Enteritis (Intestines); Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William. Bull, William Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient had been ruptured for five or six years. Four days ago the patient was carrying a heavy load and felt the rupture come down.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, abdomen, liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 84
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Dec 1890
Date of death: 24 Dec 1890
Disease (transcribed): Granular kidneys. Pontine haemorrhage. Fracture of skull. Rupture of right middle meningeal artery
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Haemorrhage (Brain); Fracture (Skull); Rupture (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Lee
Medical notes: The patient had fallen downstairs and was brought to the hospital at once.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, kidneys and heart
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 27 Dec 1890
Date of death: 29 Dec 1890
Disease (transcribed): Burn
Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin)
Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James
Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William
Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical notes: This woman was subject to epileptic fits. When having a fit she fell upon the fire. The patient was known to take great quantities of morphia daily.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, glottis, tongue, bronchial glands, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, uterus, brain and middle ears
Type of incident: Trauma/accident