Occupation or role: Gardener Age: 65 Gender: Male Date of admission: 27 Jan 1903 Date of death: 25 Mar 1903 Disease (transcribed): Columnar celled carcinomatous stricture of the rectum and ulceration of the colon. Dilatation of the whole aorta. Saccular aneurysm on transverse arch. Hypostatic pneumonia. Aortic disease. Urethral stricture. Cystitis Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Ulcer (Intestines); Dilatation (Aorta); Aneurysm (Aorta); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Aorta);Constriction (Urethra) ; Cystitis (Bladder) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles Medical notes: The patient was in hospital the previous year, suffering from aortic aneurysm. He was admitted into the surgical wards with urethral stricture and cystitis. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Peritoneum, alimentary canal, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, genito-urinary tract, pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart and aorta Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: 5 Gender: Female Date of admission: 10 Mar 1894 Date of death: 18 Mar 1894 Disease (transcribed): Burn Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Post mortem examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H. Medical notes: 'Child's nightgown caught fire. On admission she was collapsed. Temp: next day 103. Child was badly burned about left arm, shoulder, neck and face. She was delirious and frequently sick' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, thorax, abdomen Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 10 Gender: Female Date of admission: 3 Sep 1898 Date of death: 3 Sep 1898 Disease (transcribed): n/a Disease (standardised): n/a Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: See surgical notes Body parts examined in the post mortem: No autopsy Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 11 months Gender: Female Date of admission: 7 Aug 1898 Date of death: 8 Aug 1898 Disease (transcribed): Infarction of shrimp in right bronchus. Collapse of lung. Inflammatory oedema of glottis Disease (standardised): Foreign body (Lung); Pulmonary atelectasis (Lung); Oedema (Glottis) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: Lazarus-Barlow, Walter Sydney Medical notes: The child was admitted suffering from urgent dyspnoea. The history related that she had inhaled some portions of shrimps which she was eating for tea. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, respiratory tract, trachea, bronchus and lungs Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 56 Gender: Female Date of admission: 4 Mar 1891 Date of death: 9 Apr 1891 Disease (transcribed): Sarcoma of gall-bladder. Ulceration into colon Disease (standardised): Sarcoma (Gallbladder); Ulcer (Colon) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Medical notes: 'Was in hospital about 6 months ago with a swelling over the region of the gallbladder' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Cook Age: 31 Gender: Female Date of admission: 27 Aug 1894 Date of death: 7 Sep 1894 Disease (transcribed): Ovarian tumour Disease (standardised): Tumour (Ovary) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Post mortem examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H. Medical notes: 'Patient had noticed an abdominal swelling for about 7 mos [months]. No pain on bending-down. […] On admission there was an abdominal tumour lying in the right iliac region. It was hard and dull' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Ladysmaid Age: 37 Gender: Female Date of admission: 20 Jun 1895 Date of death: 2 Jul 1895 Disease (transcribed): Red, granular kidneys. Pulmonary infarctions (laparotomy) Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Infarction (Lung); Laparotomy (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Medical notes: This case never came under the notice of the physicians and was not seen by the Medical Registrar. The Surgical Registrar could not find the notes of this case. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, heart, abdomen, intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, uterus, arteries and toe joint Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Age: 22 Gender: Female Date of admission: 22 Nov 1879 Date of death: 24 Nov 1879 Disease (transcribed): Puerperal metritis and salpingitis. Limited peritoneal abscess. Bronchopneumonia Disease (standardised): Puerperal disorders (Urogenital system); Metritis (Uterus); Salpingitis (Fallopian tubes); Abscess (Abdomen); Bronchopneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was married twelve months before admission. First child in 42 weeks. The parturition was straightforward and east. She had much niggling pain for twelve days. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, uterus and fallopian tubes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Gender: Female Age: 33 Date of admission: 31 Jul 1878 Date of death: 13 Nov 1878 Disease (transcribed): Rodent ulcer resulting from injury to the Tympanum (Epitheliomatous) Disease (standardised): Carcinoma, basal cell (Ear); Admitting doctor: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. 12 wks [weeks] before admission a polyp was extracted from the left ear – Profuse otorrhoea followed – Since that occasional acute pain but not long continuing till 5 wks [weeks] ago when persistent acute earache came on – Parts over mastoid bone became swollen and tender – Fortnight ago skin over swelling gave way and some blood matter came away. […] No history of cancer' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, uterus, brain, ulcer Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Child of] Book binder Age: 5 Gender: Male Date of admission: 26 Feb 1902 Date of death: 28 Feb 1902 Disease (transcribed): Acute periostitis. Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Periostitis (Bone); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Bennet, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Keyser, Charles Ralph Post mortem examination performed by: Fenton, William James Medical notes: One week ago there was an injury to the thigh. Two days after there was much pain and swelling. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, urinary tract, alimentary canal and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Pewterer Gender: Male Age: 46 Date of admission: 24 Jan 1899 Date of death: 28 Mar 1899 Disease (transcribed): Recurrence of epithelioma of tongue: Cervical glands involved Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Tongue, lymph nodes); Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: 'See Surg. [Surgical] notes' Body parts examined in the post mortem: 'No autopsy' Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Carpenter Gender: Male Age: 65 Date of admission: 21 Feb 1899 Date of death: 1 Mar 1899 Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma oesophagi Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Oesophagus); Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: Belcher Hickman, H. R. Medical notes: 'General health always good. 2 ½ mths [months] before admon [admission] pt [patient] began to complain of pain 'in the chest' coming on directly after food at first without difficulty in swallowing. Just after Xmas 1898 impediment to the passage of food commenced and anything of a solid nature was at once ejected. Slops could be dealt with comfortably, but on adm: [admission] are only partially retained. No haematemsis until day of admon [admission] when the vomit was copiously admixed with red blood' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 39 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Aug 1900 Date of death: 3 Aug 1900 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of cervical and dorsal spine Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Keyser, Charles Ralph Post mortem examination performed by: Fenton, William James Medical notes: The patient was standing on a wall thirteen feet from the ground when it gave way and he fell to the ground on his back and was unable to move. No pain was felt. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, urinary tract, alimentary canal, brain and spine Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Milk carrier Age: 18 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Jun 1894 Date of death: 30 Jun 1894 Disease (transcribed): Sloughing appendix caeci. General peritonitis Disease (standardised): Sloughing (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard and Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Post mortem examination performed by: Fyffe, William Kington Medical notes: 'On Sunday June 24th he was seized with sharp pain at the umbilicus he sweated - On the 25th and 26th he was better and did his work - On the 27th the pain returned with redoubled vigour and there was some swelling in the belly - On the 25th he vomited green material - As the pain still persisted he came to the hospital on the 29th' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 17 Gender: Male Date of admission: 15 Mar 1890 Date of death: 20 Mar 1890 Disease (transcribed): Acute periostitis with secondary pneumonia Disease (standardised): Periostitis (Bone); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Newton, Reginald Frederick Henry Medical notes: Whilst carrying a heavy bag of coals he slipped and fell with the right knee under him. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Horsekeeper Age: 49 Gender: Male Date of admission: 9 Apr 1894 Date of death: 12 Apr 1894 Disease (transcribed): Subastragaloid dislocation. D. [Delirium] tremens Disease (standardised): Joint dislocation (Foot); Alcohol withdrawal delirium (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Post mortem examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H. Medical notes: 'Patient slipped and twisted his foot under him. Had good health as a rule. On admission - H.S. [House surgeon] reports - was drunk. There was a dislocation of the foot on the left side. He was tremulous and incontinent' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium, testicles Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Stableman Age: 38 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Jul 1901 Date of death: 4 Jul 1901 Disease (transcribed): Acute septic meningitis. Fracture of petrous portion of right temporal bone Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Meningitis (Brain); Fracture (Skull) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Keyser, Charles Ralph Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Medical notes: The patient was riding when his horse slipped and fell with him. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal, testes, skull and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Infant Age: 1 year 9 months Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Nov 1877 Date of death: 19 Nov 1877 Disease (transcribed): Oedema of glottis from scald. Laryngotomy Disease (standardised): Oedema (Larynx); Operation (Larynx) Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The child had sucked the spout of a kettle containing boiling water. In half an hour breathing became loud and difficult. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, bronchi, trachea, larynx, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, mesenteric glands and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 60 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Mar 1889 Date of death: 27 Nov 1889 Disease (transcribed): Malignant disease of bladder. Obstruction to ureters. Hydronephrosis (Endocarditis ulcerative) Disease (standardised): Cancer (Bladder); Obstruction (Ureter); Hydronephrosis (Kidney); Endocarditis (Heart); Ulcer (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Bradley, James Edmund Campbell Medical notes: The day before admission he noticed his urine was very dark and full of blood. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, urinary trach and bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: 3 ½ Gender: Male Date of admission: 31 Dec 1896 Date of death: 10 Jan 1897 Disease (transcribed): Tubercular meningitis. (Drainage of fluid from membranes of the cord) Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis, meningeal (Brain); Fluid (Spinal cord) () Admitted under the care of: Ewart, William and Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Wells, Sydney Russell Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Medical notes: 'Mother never attended at times when she could be seen by Medical Registrar so no history obtained. Child complained of pains in abdomen and vomiting. He was very peevish and pointed to umbilicus when asked where it hurt him but there was no abdominal resistance and free abdominal breathing' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium, spinal cord
Occupation or role: Greengrocer Age: 49 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Jul 1879 Date of death: 14 Aug 1879 Disease (transcribed): Diffuse cellulitis of right leg and thigh Disease (standardised): Cellulitis (Skin) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Two months before admission the patient sprained his right thigh whilst getting into a van. From the injury he seemed not to recover entirely. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen and sternum Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Postman Age: 39 Gender: Male Date of admission: 18 Apr 1900 Date of death: 27 Apr 1900 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Ruptured Liver. Gangrenous pneumonia Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Rupture (Liver); Gangrene (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: n/a Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, pleurae, lungs, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, vessels, pericardium, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary tract and urinary tract Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Woodman Age: 50 Gender: Male Date of admission: 6 Oct 1902 Date of death: 10 Feb 1903 Disease (transcribed): Pachypleuritis neoplastica (primary endothelioma of right pleura). Growth by extension into body of 12th dorsal vertebra, lung and diaphragm. Secondary growths gastro-hepatic omentum. Pleurisy. Pneumonia Disease (standardised): Cancer (Pleura); Cancer (Spine); Cancer (Lung); Cancer (Diaphragm); Cancer (Intestines); Pleurisy (Pleura);Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Medical notes: The patient was admitted with history of pain in the back and abdomen for three months with rapid loss of flesh. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, infratreacheal glands, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenals, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal and spinal column Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Gas fitter Age: 17 Gender: Male Date of admission: 11 Dec 1895 Date of death: Brought in dead Disease (transcribed): Fracture of ribs. Haematopneumothorax. Rupture of liver Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Haematopneumothorax (Lung); Rupture (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Medical notes: Not seen by Medical Registrar. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, larynx, oesophagus, heart, liver, spleen, stomach, kidneys, adrenals, testes, bladder, brain and spine Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 36 Gender: Male Date of admission: 31 Jul 1893 Date of death: 15 Dec 1893 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of spine. Surgical kidneys Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine); Nephritis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H. Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Lee Medical notes: The Registrar is very sorry to say that these notes have been mislaid in the process of transfer from the House Surgeon to himself. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and spine Type of incident: n/a