Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 22 Gender: Male Date of admission: 10 Nov 1884 Date of death: 9 Dec 1884 Disease (transcribed): Disease of aortic and mitral valves. Pulmonary apoplexy Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Haemorrhage (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He had noticed cardiac palpitation for many years, certainly prior to the attack of rheumatic fever which he had in 1882. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Tailor Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Dec 1884 Date of death: 15 Dec 1884 Disease (transcribed): Cerebral thrombosis. Softening of right corpus striatum and optic thalamus Disease (standardised): Thrombosis (Brain); Softening (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He was brought into the hospital in a semi comatose condition. His story seemed to have been that he had retired to a house of indifferent reputation, and had there fallen down on the floor. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pleurae, heart, liver, spleen, cranium, brain, stomach and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Lamplighter Age: 36 Gender: Male Date of admission: 25 Nov 1884 Date of death: 24 Dec 1884 Disease (transcribed): Diabetes. Cavities in lungs Disease (standardised): Diabetes mellitus (Pancreas); Cavity (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He had been an in patient for diabetes in 1883. He returned after losing flesh and strength, and suffering from a considerable cough. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: House keeper Age: 54 Gender: Female Date of admission: 29 Oct 1884 Date of death: 25 Dec 1884 Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis of liver. Ascites Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver); Ascites (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: There was no history of previous disease, but almost since childhood she had been in the habit of drinking beer and spirits alike. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Blacksmith Age: 56 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Jan 1885 Date of death: 4 Jan 1885 Disease (transcribed): Emphysema. Dilated heart Disease (standardised): Emphysema (Lung); Disease (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: This man seemed to have had a cough of long standing. He was brought to the hospital after being found lying, semi-unconscious, on the doorstep of a house. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and stomach Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Coachman Age: 63 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Jan 1885 Date of death: 7 Jan 1885 Disease (transcribed): Ulceration of caecum. Peritonitis Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: Five weeks before admission he was seized with an attack of right hemiplegia. He had a cough, abdominal pain below the umbilicus and diarrhoea. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, alimentary canal and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Potman Age: 46 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Jan 1885 Date of death: 12 Jan 1885 Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis of liver. Tuberculosis Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver); Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: The man was described as ‘a drunkard.’ He had a severe cold and cough, and severe pain in the abdomen. He had been advised to stop drinking six weeks prior to admission on account of symptoms of delirium tremens. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys and heart Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Wife Age: 45 Gender: Female Date of admission: 24 Dec 1884 Date of death: 15 Jan 1885 Disease (transcribed): Intestinal obstruction. Perforation Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Intestines); Perforation (Intestines) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: She complained of great pain in the abdomen with tenderness. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen and abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Wife Age: 32 Gender: Female Date of admission: 14 Jan 1885 Date of death: 19 Jan 1885 Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia. Abscess of lung. Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Abscess (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: This woman applied as an out patient for a ‘lump’ on the clavicle and had had a cough for ten weeks with thick white expectoration. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pleurae, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cook Age: 32 Gender: Female Date of admission: 28 Jan 1885 Date of death: 29 Jan 1885 Disease (transcribed): Puerperal septicaemia? Rheumatism? Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Rheumatic diseases (Tissues) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: She had rigors, pains in the legs and loins, pain in the abdomen and chest, cough and dyspnoea. She was delirious the night prior to admission. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, joints, uterus and ovaries Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Wife Age: 44 Gender: Female Date of admission: 5 Feb 1885 Date of death: 7 Feb 1885 Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis. Emphysema Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Emphysema (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: This woman had a strong phthisical history. Four years ago she contracted bronchitis which she had had ever since. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, uterus and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: House keeper Age: 65 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 Jan 1885 Date of death: 12 Feb 1885 Disease (transcribed): Peritonitis. Haemorrhage into brain Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Haemorrhage (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: This woman had been losing flesh steadily for two months and the last week or two had obscure pain across the abdomen and flank. She later lost power in the right side. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, kidneys, alimentary tract and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Groom of chamber Age: 54 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Feb 1885 Date of death: 14 Feb 1885 Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis of liver Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: For three months before admission he was troubled with dyspepsia, vomiting and passed blood per rectum. The abdomen was swollen and the left leg larger than the right. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, liver and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cabman Age: 42 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Feb 1885 Date of death: 22 Feb 1885 Disease (transcribed): Tuberculosis. Cirrhosis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Cirrhosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: This man had Rheumatic Fever two and a half years prior to admission which left him with cough and dyspnoea on exertion. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Shop boy Age: 14 Gender: Male Date of admission: 19 Mar 1885 Date of death: 3 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He had pains in the limbs dating from Christmas Day and lasting a week, which returned for a fortnight in the hips and shoulders. He complained of pain in the throat. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, alimentary tract, brain, pharynx, mouth and glands Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 19 Gender: Female Date of admission: 12 Apr 1885 Date of death: 12 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Intestinal obstruction Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Intestines) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: She had cancrum oris as a child. She was subject to constipation, abdominal pain and distension. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 48 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Mar 1884 Date of death: 23 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Caries of spine. Peri:nephritic abscess Disease (standardised): Caries (Spine); Abscess (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: Three weeks prior to admission he had rigor, pain in the right side and cough, with shortness of breath. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Intestines, kidneys, trachea, bronchi, spine, lungs, heart, liver and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 13 Gender: Female Date of admission: 8 Apr 1885 Date of death: 27 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Chorea Disease (standardised): Chorea (Central nervous system) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: The child had epileptic fits from three months old. For the last 6 years she had had ‘piano’ movements of the left hand and fingers. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, brain and cord Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Waterman Age: 59 Gender: Male Date of admission: 24 Apr 1885 Date of death: 27 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Left pleural effusion. Lung fibroid. Tubercle in both lungs. Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Effusion (Pleura); Fibrosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Bull, William Charles Medical notes: He caught a cold two previous winters, which left a cough. One week previously he noticed swelling of both legs. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: General servant Age: 24 Gender: Female Date of admission: 28 Apr 1885 Date of death: 29 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis of liver (yellow atrophy?) Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: About six years ago she gave way to drink. For three months previous to admission she had vomited in the morning with pain in the left side. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, stomach, kidneys, uterus, ovaries and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Shoemaker Age: 58 Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Apr 1885 Date of death: 29 Apr 1885 Disease (transcribed): Tubercular ulceration of epiglottis and palate Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Larynx); Ulcer (Larynx); Tuberculosis (Mouth); Ulcer (Mouth) Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He caught cold five weeks previous to admission. Three weeks before he had hoarseness of voice, expectoration and emaciation. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and epiglottis Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 54 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 May 1885 Date of death: 3 May 1885 Disease (transcribed): Anaemia. Bronchitis. Suppuration of gall-bladder Disease (standardised): Anaemia (Systemic); Bronchitis (Lung); Suppuration (Gall bladder) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He caught a cold at Christmas, had frequent micturition, swollen legs and face, weakness, gradual pallor and dyspnoea. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, gall bladder, stomach, intestines, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Engine driver Age: 42 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 May 1885 Date of death: 5 May 1885 Disease (transcribed): Suppurating thyroid gland. Commencing pneumonia Disease (standardised): Suppuration (Thyroid gland); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Sheild, Arthur Marmaduke Medical notes: He was addicted to alcohol. He felt ill on April 23rd when he had a rigor, followed by pains in the left side and expectoration. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and thyroid body Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 13 Gender: Female Date of admission: 15 Apr 1885 Date of death: 13 May 1885 Disease (transcribed): Encysted empyema. Morbus cordis Disease (standardised): Empyema (Pleura); Cysts (Pleura); Disease (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Schachl, Frank F Medical notes: Mother died of heart disease. She had rheumatism when eight and eleven. Pains began in the left side and back having caught a cold. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Turner Age: 42 Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 May 1885 Date of death: 16 May 1885 Disease (transcribed): Cerebral haemorrhage Disease (standardised): Haemorrhage (Brain ) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell Post mortem examination performed by: Schachl, Frank F Medical notes: He had congestion of the brain in the winter of 1882. Whilst at work, he sat down and became unconscious. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain Type of incident: n/a
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