Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 56 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Jan 1873 Date of death: 24 Apr 1873 Disease (transcribed): Tumours of neck Disease (standardised): Tumour (Neck) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: Not reported here Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 47 Gender: Male Date of admission: 26 Mar 1873 Date of death: 2 May 1873 Disease (transcribed): Caries of hip-joint. Abscess Disease (standardised): Caries (Hip); Abscess (Hip) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This patient was admitted into the hospital on account of old contraction and disease of the right hip joint. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bones and joints Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Bricklayer Age: 61 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Apr 1873 Date of death: Brought in dead Disease (transcribed): Injury to head Disease (standardised): Injury (Head) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: Not reported here Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Married Age: 40 Gender: Female Date of admission: 26 Mar 1873 Date of death: 14 May 1873 Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of breast and chest wall, and of liver. Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Cancer (Breast); Cancer (Chest); Cancer (Liver); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This patient was operated on in July 1872 when a scirrhus tumour was removed from the breast. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, organs of generation and bones Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 26 Gender: Male Date of admission: 25 Apr 1873 Date of death: 27 Jun 1873 Disease (transcribed): Bruised leg Disease (standardised): Bruising (Leg) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: Not reported here Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: School mistress Age: 60 Gender: Female Date of admission: 18 Jul 1873 Date of death: 19 Jul 1873 Disease (transcribed): Burn. Collapse Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin); Collapse (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: Not reported here Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Widow Age: 46 Gender: Female Date of admission: 16 Jul 1873 Date of death: 2 Sep 1873 Disease (transcribed): Cellulitis of arm. Sloughing. Amputation at shoulder joint. Exhaustion Disease (standardised): Cellulitis (Arm); Sloughing (Arm); Amputation (Arm); Exhaustion (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy. Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: The patient fell down and truck her left arm against a bed stead causing a slight wound. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and organs of generation Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 82 Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Sep 1873 Date of death: 2 Oct 1873 Disease (transcribed): Atheroma. Senile gangrene Disease (standardised): Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries); Gangrene (Foot) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: About sixteen weeks ago this man stated that he kept his feet in hot water for a considerable time and the next morning complained of shooting pains in his great toes. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Carpenter Age: 36 Gender: Male Date of admission: 15 Oct 1873 Date of death: 4 Nov 1873 Disease (transcribed): Urethral stricture. (Internal urethrotomy). Atrophied kidney. Cystitis. Peritonitis Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); Urethrotomy (Urethra); Atrophy (Kidney); Cystitis (Bladder); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: The patient fell off a scaffold about two years ago and struck himself between his legs. Shortly after this a perineal abscess formed. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain, pleurae, lungs, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Servant Age: 65 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Jan 1874 Date of death: 6 Jan 1874 Disease (transcribed): Stricture of urethra. Dilated bladder, ureters and pelvis of kidneys. Pneumonia Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); Dilation (Bladder, Ureter, Kidney); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This man had suffered from stricture for some years and had lately passed blood in his urine. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and urethra Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Age: 47 Gender: Female Date of admission: 8 Oct 1873 Date of death: 16 Jan 1874 Disease (transcribed): Diffuse cellulitis. Exhaustion Disease (standardised): Cellulitis (Leg) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This woman had suffered from varicose veins for the last twenty years, and four years ago a vein burst on the right shin and an ulcer formed. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and bones Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Piano tuner Age: 48 Gender: Male Date of admission: 6 Feb 1874 Date of death: 23 Feb 1874 Disease (transcribed): Epithelial cancer of the tongue. Haemorrhage Disease (standardised): Cancer (Mouth); Haemorrhage (Mouth) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: Five months ago he first complained of a sore on the right side of his tongue which had been gradually increasing in size. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 25 Feb 1874 Date of death: 27 Feb 1874 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the base of the skull. Bruising of brain Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Bruising (Brain ) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: It was stated that this man fell off a ladder about twenty feet. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, fracture and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Married Age: 35 Gender: Female Date of admission: 9 Sep 1874 Date of death: 14 Oct 1874 Disease (transcribed): Caries of pelvis. Abscess. Cystitis. Phlebitis Disease (standardised): Caries (Pelvis); Cystitis (Bladder); Phlebitis (Veins) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This woman stated that five months ago she had a fall on her left hip and complained of feeling languid ever since. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, joints, veins, and organs of generation Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Groom Age: 20 Gender: Male Date of admission: 7 Nov 1874 Date of death: 7 Nov 1874 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the base of the skull. Laceration of brain Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain ) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This man was thrown from a horse while running away on to a heap of stones. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Cabman Age: 54 Gender: Male Date of admission: 8 Dec 1874 Date of death: 9 Dec 1874 Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull. Laceration of brain Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain ) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This man was thrown violently from a cab and his head struck a lamp post. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Cabman Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Dec 1874 Date of death: 13 Dec 1874 Disease (transcribed): Wound of arm. Cellulitis. Peritonitis Disease (standardised): Wound (Arm); Cellulitis (Tissues); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Medical notes: This man was driving a cab and the horse ran away with him. He was thrown off and he struck his left arm against some railings. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, peritoneum, alimentary canal, liver, spleen, kidneys and joints Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Grocer Age: 32 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Feb 1872 Date of death: 27 Mar 1872 Disease (transcribed): Wound of hand. Amputation. Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Wound (Hand); Amputation (Hand); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: On February 23rd he pushed his left hand through a pane of glass and cut the front of the forearm across, just above the wrist. Body parts examined in the post mortem: As the friends objected to an examination of the body and the coroner refused to issue his warrant, Mr Holmes examined the stumps only. Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Child Age: 4 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Jan 1872 Date of death: 11 Apr 1872 Disease (transcribed): Disease of hip. Excision of the joint. Amputation. Exhaustion Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Excision (Hip); Amputation (Leg); Exhaustion (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: This child was admitted with hip disease of about two years duration. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Bones, thorax and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Footman Age: 16 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Apr 1872 Date of death: 29 Apr 1872 Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull. Laceration of brain Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: 'This man died shortly after admission, and was not seen by me.’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium and cerebrum. The friends objected to any further examination of the body. Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Nurse Age: 29 Gender: Female Date of admission: 22 May 1872 Date of death: 27 May 1872 Disease (transcribed): Stricture of rectum Disease (standardised): Constriction (Rectum) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: As the body was not examined the case is not herein reported. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Railway porter Age: 21 Gender: Male Date of admission: 23 Jun 1872 Date of death: 24 Jun 1872 Disease (transcribed): Crushed leg. Amputation Disease (standardised): Crushed (Leg); Amputation (Leg) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: As the body was not examined, the case is not herein reported. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Powder maker Age: 31 Gender: Male Date of admission: 20 Jul 1872 Date of death: 19 Sep 1872 Disease (transcribed): Caries of femur, ribs and vertebrae. Psoas abscess. Lardaceous disease Disease (standardised): Caries (Leg); Caries (Ribs); Caries (Spine); Abscess (Psoas muscle); Amyloidosis (Liver); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Spleen) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: This man was admitted in a state of great exhaustion from disease of the femur with abscess. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Bones, joints, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Age: 35 Gender: Female Date of admission: 22 May 1872 Date of death: 4 Nov 1872 Disease (transcribed): Post partum. Caries of acetabula and iliac bones. Bedsores. Lardaceous disease Disease (standardised): Parturition (Uterus); Caries (Hip); Pressure ulcer (Skin); Amyloidosis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: For five months there had been an abscess forming over the right ilium and she had walked lamely. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, organs of generation and bones Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: School boy Age: 15 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Dec 1872 Date of death: 9 Jan 1873 Disease (transcribed): Scrofulous pneumonia Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Claridge, William Post mortem examination performed by: Morgan, John H. Medical notes: A scrofulous child who had had a sore on the neck for nine months. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
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