Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 29 Gender: Male Date of admission: 12 Dec 1882 Date of death: 16 Dec 1882 Disease (transcribed): n/a Disease (standardised): n/a Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Myers, Arthur Thomas Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He described the drainage in his house as exceedingly imperfect. Twenty four days before admission he was suddenly attacked with vomiting followed by pain in the head and small of the back. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, valves, abdomen, liver, spleen and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Shoemaker Age: 43 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Oct 1882 Date of death: 19 Dec 1882 Disease (transcribed): n/a Disease (standardised): n/a Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Myers, Arthur Thomas Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: Eight months before admission he first noticed morbid appetite and thirst; he could drink three of four quarts of water in the day and felt still unsatisfied. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, valves, liver, spleen, kidneys, brain and dura mater Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 7 Gender: Male Date of admission: 15 Oct 1882 Date of death: 19 Dec 1882 Disease (transcribed): Chronic suppuration. Lardaceous disease Disease (standardised): Suppuration (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Myers, Arthur Thomas Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: Two years before admission he was run over by a cart and had received a wound on the back which never completely healed. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, valves, liver, kidneys, alimentary canal and spinal cord Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Charwoman Age: 46 Gender: Female Date of admission: 6 Dec 1882 Date of death: 28 Dec 1882 Disease (transcribed): n/a Disease (standardised): n/a Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Myers, Arthur Thomas Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: For several years she had been troubled with cough and increasing debility, much night sweating and loss of flesh. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and urinary tract Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Gardener Age: 33 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Aug 1884 Date of death: 23 Aug 1884 Disease (transcribed): Cerebral haemorrhage Disease (standardised): Haemorrhage (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: Six weeks before admission whilst travelling by tram the patient complained of a feeling of numbness behind the ears and could not express his ideas. The following day he complained of pain in the head and became unconscious. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Tailor Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 18 Aug 1884 Date of death: 25 Aug 1884 Disease (transcribed): Haemorrhage into pons varolii Disease (standardised): Haemorrhage (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: On the 16th the patient went to his bedroom, apparently in good health and sober. On the 17th he was found on the floor. He was paralysed on the right side and his speech could not be understood. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, spleen and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Clerk Age: 19 Gender: Male Date of admission: 20 Aug 1884 Date of death: 28 Aug 1884 Disease (transcribed): Mitral regurgitation Disease (standardised): Mitral valve insufficiency (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: On Easter Monday last he was exposed to cold. Three weeks later he had severe dyspnoea, coldness and numbness in the left arm. He noticed absence of radial pulse. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, kidneys, spleen, liver and vessels Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 11 months Gender: Female Date of admission: 28 Aug 1884 Date of death: 31 Aug 1884 Disease (transcribed): Diarrhoea Disease (standardised): Diarrhoea (Intestines) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Warner, F.O. Medical notes: The child was admitted suffering from much diarrhoea and vomiting. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 2 years 4 months Gender: Male Date of admission: 30 Aug 1884 Date of death: 2 Sep 1884 Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Warner, F.O. Medical notes: There were no bad smells and no one else ill in the house. For a fortnight the patient had been drowsy and then the breathing became quick and difficult. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Larynx, lungs, heart and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Clerk Age: 63 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Sep 1884 Date of death: 3 Sep 1884 Disease (transcribed): Cerebral haemorrhage Disease (standardised): Haemorrhage (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Warner, F.O. Medical notes: He was found by a policeman on the ground in a state of unconsciousness. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Wife Age: 56 Gender: Female Date of admission: 1 Sep 1884 Date of death: 8 Sep 1884 Disease (transcribed): Malignant disease of stomach. Perforation Disease (standardised): Cancer (Stomach); Perforation (Stomach) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: This woman had been suffering from attacks of severe abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting and shivering. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, kidneys, abdomen, stomach, gall bladder and liver Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 5 Gender: Female Date of admission: 7 Sep 1884 Date of death: 13 Sep 1884 Disease (transcribed): Tubercular meningitis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis, meningeal (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: There was a history of phthisis in the mother’s family. She was suffering from loss of appetite, irritability, vomiting and constipation. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, kidneys and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 11 Gender: Female Date of admission: 9 Sep 1884 Date of death: 14 Sep 1884 Disease (transcribed): Endocarditis. Cerebral embolism, and softening Disease (standardised): Endocarditis (Heart); Embolism (Brain); Softening (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: She had been suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea, shivering, drowsiness and weakness. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, brain, spleen, kidneys, liver and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Pawnbroker Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 5 Mar 1885 Date of death: 31 May 1885 Disease (transcribed): Renal disease Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He caught cold in December and contracted Bronchitis. His water became thick but did not decrease in amount until just before admission. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Plumber Age: 34 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Jun 1885 Date of death: 24 Jun 1885 Disease (transcribed): Rheumatism. Erysipelas Disease (standardised): Rheumatic disease (Tissue); Erysipelas (Skin) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He had Rheumatism first three years ago, then in the winter of 1883 and again in the winter of 1884. He became very deaf from cold three years ago. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, intestines and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cabman Age: 73 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Jun 1885 Date of death: 24 Jun 1885 Disease (transcribed): Enlarged prostate. Cystitis. Surgical kidney. Oedema and congestion of the lungs Disease (standardised): Enlarged (Prostate); Cystitis (Bladder); Surgical kidney (Kidney); Oedema (Lung); Congestion (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington Medical examination performed by: Margerison, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He was first admitted into the hospital in January last suffering from inflamed varicose veins and eczema. When readmitted his leg was swollen and painful. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Larynx, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and prostate Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 66 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Jun 1885 Date of death: 28 Jun 1885 Disease (transcribed): Pulmonary tuberculosis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He had bronchitis in 1883 and was treated at the hospital but had a cough ever since. For two months prior to admission he had severe pain in the abdomen and vomiting for ten days. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, stomach and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Coachman Age: 60 Gender: Male Date of admission: 21 Jun 1885 Date of death: 28 Jun 1885 Disease (transcribed): Glossitis. Laryngotomy. Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Glossitis (Tongue); Laryngotomy (Larynx); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Margerison, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He complained of a sore throat and was told by his Dispensary doctor that he had caught an ordinary cold. His tongue later began to protrude and he was admitted to the hospital. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Wheel wright Age: 66 Gender: Female Date of admission: 27 Jun 1885 Date of death: 29 Jun 1885 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia – septic absorption? Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: She was in Sloane Street when the sewer burst eighteen days prior to admission. The smell made her turn sick and vomit. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 41 Gender: Male Date of admission: 19 Jun 1885 Date of death: 1 Jul 1885 Disease (transcribed): Granular kidneys. Oedema and congestion of lungs Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Oedema (Lung); Congestion (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He had always had bronchitis in the winter. He had polyuria for twelve months and nausea in the morning for six months. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Coachman Age: 56 Gender: Male Date of admission: 13 Jun 1885 Date of death: 2 Jul 1885 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He had bronchitis every winter for the last few winters. He had pain in the chest for five weeks and dark expectoration for five days. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, trachea, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, pancreas, stomach and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Wife of] Labourer Age: 37 Gender: Female Date of admission: 22 Jun 1885 Date of death: 3 Jul 1885 Disease (transcribed): Laryngeal spasm. Tracheal stenosis Disease (standardised): Spasm (Larynx); Stenosis (Trachea) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: She had a cough for three winters and a cough and violent cold this winter. Aphasia preceded hoarseness which went on for two months. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, stomach, pancreas and uterus Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Green grocer Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Jul 1885 Date of death: 4 Jul 1885 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull) Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington Medical examination performed by: Margerison, Richard Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: This man fell between two shafts of his van, and in all probability the wheels passed over him or the horse trod upon him. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys, dura mater, skull and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [Child of] General dealer Age: 2 years 6 months Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Jul 1885 Date of death: 5 Jul 1885 Disease (transcribed): Broncho-pneumonia Disease (standardised): Bronchopneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: He had caught cold which became much worse, with slight white expectoration and a little fever. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Child of] Widow Age: 14 Gender: Female Date of admission: 19 Jun 1885 Date of death: 6 Jul 1885 Disease (transcribed): Intestinal perforation. Peritonitis Disease (standardised): Perforation (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard Medical notes: She attributed her illness to eating a bad picked onion, but other people who were eating at the same time were not ill. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and abdomen Type of incident: n/a