Occupation or role: Schoolboy Age: 8 Gender: Male Date of admission: 8 Feb 1870 Date of death: 4 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Periostitis of right tibia. Caries of bones of the ankle joint. Pyaemia. Disease (standardised): Periostitis (Leg); Abscess (Ankle Joint); 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: The boy was admitted with acute periostitis of the tibia following a slight injury. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Bones and joints, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Brewer Age: 43 Gender: Male Date of admission: 10 Feb 1870 Date of death: 5 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Compound comminuted fracture of both bones of the left leg. Exhaustion. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Exhaustion (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient was climbing to the seat of a high waggon when the horses stalled and he fell, the wheels passing over the left leg. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Bones and joints, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and intestines Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Charwoman Age: 50 Gender: Female Date of admission: 6 Mar 1870 Date of death: 6 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Femoral Hernia. Operation. Rupture of the Bowel. Disease (standardised): Hernia (Blood Vessels); Rupture (Intestine ) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient was brought to the Hospital in extreme pain due to a strangulated femoral hernia of a large size. Mr Holmes operated. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen. All the viscera and other parts of the body were natural Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Schoolboy Age: 11 Gender: Male Date of admission: 3 Mar 1870 Date of death: 9 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis. Morbus Cordis. Superficial ulcer of right foot. Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Ulcer (Foot) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The boy had had an inflamed foot for a fortnight, no cause known. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach and cranium Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 73 Gender: Male Date of admission: 9 Mar 1870 Date of death: 9 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Inguinal Hernia (congenital). Operation. Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The man gave a very indistinct account of himself but it appeared that he had had the hernia since he was a child and had worn a truss. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys and stomach Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Plate Layer Age: 47 Gender: Male Date of admission: 10 Mar 1870 Date of death: 10 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Dislocated ankle. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Dislocation (Foot) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Schoolboy Age: 8 Gender: Male Date of admission: 11 Mar 1870 Date of death: 12 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 2 Gender: Female Date of admission: 12 Mar 1870 Date of death: Brought in dead Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the skull. Extensive injury to the brain. Fracture of left femur. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain ); Fracture (Leg) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient was brought in dead. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Bones, cranium, cerebrum and pleurae. All the viscera both thoracic and abdominal were natural Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Time Keeper Age: 40 Gender: Male Date of admission: 24 Feb 1870 Date of death: 13 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fractured spine. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Stone Mason Age: 56 Gender: Male Date of admission: 5 Jan 1870 Date of death: 21 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fistulous communication between external parts and the transverse colon at the umbilicus. Disease (standardised): Fistula (Intestines); Fistula (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The man had for nine months suffered with abdominal pain and flatulence. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Butcher Age: 59 Gender: Male Date of admission: 22 Feb 1870 Date of death: 27 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Hydatid cysts in the substance of the sacrum and deep muscles of the back. Pneumonia. Disease (standardised): Echinococcosis (Spine); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient had a swelling form over the back of the right thigh, which gradually increased without pain and burst three months before admission. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, bones and muscles Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 79 Gender: Male Date of admission: 8 Jan 1870 Date of death: 29 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fractured leg. Senile delirium. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Delirium (Brain) 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Plate Layer Age: 21 Gender: Male Date of admission: 19 Jan 1870 Date of death: 30 Mar 1870 Disease (transcribed): Crushed foot. Amputation. Pyaemia. Disease (standardised): Amputation (Foot); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Butler Age: 58 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Mar 1870 Date of death: 1 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fractured tibia. Old paraplegia. Bedsore. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Paraplegia (Brain); Pressure Ulcer (Skin) 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Butcher Age: 23 Gender: Male Date of admission: 5 Mar 1870 Date of death: 4 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Urinary calculus. Cystitis. Pyelitis with dilatation of pelvis and coxes. Peritonitis. Disease (standardised): Urinary Calculi (Urinary Tract); Cystitis (Bladder); Pyelitis (Kidney); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: When admitted, the patient had much cystitis and diarrhoea, and was very weak and ill so that no operation could be attempted. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines, peritoneum and bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 76 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Apr 1870 Date of death: 6 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Slight stricture of urethra. Cystitis. Pyelitis. Bronchitis. Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); Cystitis (Bladder); Pyelitis (Kidney); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient when admitted was in an extremely exhausted condition and was unable to pass his water. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Dentist Assistant Age: 20 Gender: Male Date of admission: 30 Mar 1870 Date of death: 11 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Disease of sacroiliac synchrondrosis. Lardaceous disease. Disease (standardised): Disease (Pelvis); Disease (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: The patient had suffered compound dislocation of the left ankle two years before his admission. After five months treatment the leg was amputated by W. Marriot of Leicester. A month after, an abscess began to show over the ilium, which soon burst. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Widow Age: 70 Gender: Female Date of admission: 8 Apr 1870 Date of death: 11 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Femoral Hernia. Right. Operation. Peritonitis. Disease (standardised): Operation (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient had been ruptured for 30 years and had sometimes worn a truss. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Plasterer Age: 54 Gender: Male Date of admission: 13 Apr 1870 Date of death: 16 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Compound fracture of leg. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 34 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Apr 1870 Date of death: 18 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the anterior and upper margin of the seventh cervical vertebrae. Rupture of the ligaments. Dislocation of sixth vertebra. Pressure on spinal cord. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine); Rupture (Spine); Dislocation (Spine); Pressure (Spinal Cord) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient was brought from the country, with the history that ten days previously he had fallen from a scaffold onto his back, that immediately afterwards his lower limbs were paralysed, and there was some loss of power in the arms. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, spinal cord and bones Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Child Age: 2 Gender: Male Date of admission: 8 Apr 1870 Date of death: 21 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Burn. Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Porter Age: 33 Gender: Male Date of admission: 12 Feb 1870 Date of death: 25 Apr 1870 Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis. Syphilitic affection of the larynx and liver. Nephritis. Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Syphilis (Larynx, Liver); Nephritis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Hewett, Prescott Gardner Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: The patient had contracted syphilis ten years before. Two years before admission, ulceration of the throat commenced which had never healed and a tumour on the side of the neck. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, larynx, spleen, kidneys, bladder and liver Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 38 Gender: Female Date of admission: 19 Jan 1870 Date of death: 8 May 1870 Disease (transcribed): Cancer of upper jaw. Disease (standardised): Cancer (Skull) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George 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: The body was not examined Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 57 Gender: Male Date of admission: 5 May 1870 Date of death: 10 May 1870 Disease (transcribed): Wound on forehead. Meningitis. Apoplexy. Pyaemia. Disease (standardised): Wound (Head); Meningitis (Brain); Stroke (Brain); 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: The patient was brought into the Hospital in a semi-comatose state in which he had been found. There was a small scalp wound over the right eye, no other mark or injury. His appearance and expression were that of a man very drunk. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and stomach Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Wheelwright Age: 47 Gender: Male Date of admission: 13 Apr 1870 Date of death: 12 May 1870 Disease (transcribed): Femoral aneurysm. Ligature of the external iliac artery. Pyaemia. Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Arteries); Ligature (Arteries); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: Ten months before his admission to the Hospital, he suffered a severe strain in the right groin by being pushed backwards while his foot was fixed in a hole. It gave him much pain at the time, and he noticed immediately afterwards a small pulsating tumour in the groin. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bones and joints Type of incident: n/a