Occupation or role: Railway porter Age: 44 Gender: Male Date of admission: 22 Jul 1880 Date of death: 21 Aug 1880 Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus of the oesophagus and lungs Disease (standardised): Cancer (Oesophagus); Cancer (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Medical notes: He stated that about six weeks previous to admission he felt very thirsty one morning but was astonished to find on drinking some cold water that it came pouring back through the nose and mouth. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, trachea and oesophagus, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Carpenter Age: 13 Gender: Male Date of admission: 20 Aug 1880 Date of death: 31 Aug 1880 Disease (transcribed): Enteric fever. Purulent peritonitis. Perforation Disease (standardised): Typhoid fever (Lung); Suppuration (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Perforation (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Medical notes: On July 31st he was noticed to be a little unwell, had lost his appetite and complained of headache. He talked in his sleep that night, having been much frightened on the way home in the train. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Needlewoman Age: 57 Gender: Female Date of admission: 14 Aug 1880 Date of death: 4 Sep 1880 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of vertebrae Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Turner, George Robertson Post mortem examination performed by: Evans, Arthur Owen Medical notes: Whilst cleaning a window she lost her balance and fell a height of some 20-25 feet into an asphalted court below. She was picked up conscious but unable to stand. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Back. Thorax was not examined owing to the state of decomposition Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Married Age: 50 Gender: Female Date of admission: 20 Jan 1880 Date of death: 30 Jan 1880 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis (cavities. Fibrosis. Tubercle). Lardaceous infiltration Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Fibrosis (Lung); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Amyloidosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Twelve months ago she noticed a cough for the first time which gradually got worse. For several months she had most profuse night sweats ‘just as though you had taken me out of a bath and put me to bed’. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and stomach Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Deal porter Age: 48 Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Sep 1880 Date of death: 21 Sep 1880 Disease (transcribed): Encephaloid carcinoma of liver, pancreas, pylorus and mesenteric glands Disease (standardised): Cancer (Liver); Cancer (Pancreas); Cancer (Stomach); Cancer (Lymph nodes) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Evans, Arthur Owen Medical notes: Three years ago he suffered from what he termed lumbago which was relieved by local application. But for these three years he had complained of pain in various parts of the body. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, lungs liver, pylorus, pancreas, mesenteric glands, kidneys and spleen Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Housemaid Age: 26 Gender: Female Date of admission: 13 Sep 1880 Date of death: 22 Sep 1880 Disease (transcribed): Typhoid fever. Pneumonia Disease (standardised): Typhoid fever (Systemic); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Evans, Arthur Owen Medical notes: Her friends could only give an imperfect history. On the 8th September she said something to her friends about diarrhoea, and on the 10th diarrhoea and vomiting set in. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestinal canal and mesenteric glands Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Bottle dealer Age: 45 Gender: Male Date of admission: 6 Sep 1880 Date of death: 25 Sep 1880 Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus of stomach, liver, pancreas and a few glands Disease (standardised): Cancer (Stomach); Cancer (Liver); Cancer (Pancreas); Cancer (Lymph nodes) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Evans, Arthur Owen Medical notes: The patient was addicted to great alcoholic excess for many years. The only symptoms he had was an inability to eat any breakfast. For several months he had been getting thinner but dated his symptoms to a fall from a pony cart twelve weeks before admission. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, stomach, mesentery, peritoneum, spleen and kidneys Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cook Age: 26 Gender: Female Date of admission: 29 Sep 1880 Date of death: 3 Oct 1880 Disease (transcribed): Diabetes Disease (standardised): Diabetes mellitus (Pancreas) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: Six months ago she became aware of an unquenchable thirst and a constant sweet taste. She had been losing flesh for three years. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Baker Age: 31 Gender: Male Date of admission: 8 Sep 1880 Date of death: 11 Oct 1880 Disease (transcribed): Syphilis. Gummata in the liver. Cirrhosis Disease (standardised): Syphilis (Systemic); Gumma (Liver); Cirrhosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Ten years ago he had a syphilitic sore followed by eruptions on the body and legs. Four years ago he had a severe ulceration of the throat. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and peritoneum Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 11 Gender: Male Date of admission: 11 Oct 1880 Date of death: 17 Oct 1880 Disease (transcribed): Acute nephritis (scarlatinal). Catarrhal pneumonia and pleurisy Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Scarlet fever (Systemic); Pneumonia (Lung); Pleurisy (Pleura) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: His mother noticed a scarlatinal rash all over his body, he had a sore throat and was feverish. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 16 Gender: Female Date of admission: 6 Oct 1880 Date of death: 19 Oct 1880 Disease (transcribed): Tuberculosis of the intestines and lungs. Peritonitis. Phthisis Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Intestines); Tuberculosis (Lung); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: The patient could give no definite account of herself. For six months she had been gradually losing flesh and every winter she had a cough. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, abdomen and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Grocer Age: 31 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Nov 1880 Date of death: 16 Nov 1880 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Diarrhoea. Tuberculosis of the lungs and left pleura Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Diarrhoea (Intestines); Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Pleura) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: He entered the army in 1877 and was sent to October. In 1878 he had his first attack of intermittent fever. He was discharged in October 1880 as ‘unfit for further service’. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, pleura, liver, spleen, kidneys and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Still room maid Age: 18 Gender: Female Date of admission: 7 Nov 1880 Date of death: 28 Nov 1880 Disease (transcribed): Endocarditis. Old and recent perinephritis Disease (standardised): Endocarditis (Heart); Perinephritis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: The patient had her first attack of rheumatism in 1874 and was admitted in 1878. In November 1880 she awoke with a violent headache and in the course of the day, rheumatic pains appeared. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Salesman Age: 50 Gender: Male Date of admission: 21 Aug 1880 Date of death: 1 Dec 1880 Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus of the caecum. Slight endocarditis Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Endocarditis (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Case obscured Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Housemaid Age: 26 Gender: Female Date of admission: 25 Nov 1880 Date of death: 1 Dec 1880 Disease (transcribed): Fever Disease (standardised): Fever (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: The patient was suddenly taken ill with a throbbing, aching pain in the neck and all over the head and in the eyes, with giddiness and faintness. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain, neck, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines and genital organs Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Tailor Age: 38 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Nov 1880 Date of death: 8 Dec 1880 Disease (transcribed): Fibroid phthisis. Cirrhosis Disease (standardised): Fibrosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Lung); Cirrhosis (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: This patient was much subject to coughs and cold and night sweats. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Butler Age: 43 Gender: Male Date of admission: 24 Nov 1880 Date of death: 8 Dec 1880 Disease (transcribed): Old and recent endocarditis. Infarcts Disease (standardised): Endocarditis (Heart); Infarction (Liver) Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: In July 1880 he was taken ill with nausea and vomiting after food and persistent aching pain in the left flank, much increased by movement. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, brain and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Clerk Age: 14 Gender: Male Date of admission: 10 Nov 1880 Date of death: 13 Dec 1880 Disease (transcribed): Acute nephritis. Great oedema and congestion of lungs Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Oedema (Lung); Congestion (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Robinson, G L Medical notes: His illness commenced about a fortnight before admission with sore throat, pains in the head, stomach, joints and limbs, and some sickness. About a week later he noticed ‘dark freckles’ on the legs. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines and bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Housekeeper Age: 48 Gender: Female Date of admission: 10 Nov 1880 Date of death: 18 Nov 1880 Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis. Granular kidneys Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Barclay, Andrew Whyte Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Six weeks before admission she was attacked with acute pain in the left hypochondium, followed by jaundice. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Porter Age: 28 Gender: Male Date of admission: 18 Jan 1880 Date of death: 14 Feb 1880 Disease (transcribed): Empyema. Perforation of the diaphragm Disease (standardised): Empyema (Pleura); Perforation (Diaphragm) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Three weeks before admission, after much exposure to the wet and cold, he felt a sudden pain in the left side. He had suffered from cough for a week or so before this. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleural cavities and lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Coachman Age: 59 Gender: Male Date of admission: 11 Feb 1880 Date of death: 22 Feb 1880 Disease (transcribed): Granular kidneys with hypertrophied heart. Emphysema and bronchitis Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Emphysema (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: This patient was too ill to give a succinct account of himself, but it appeared that for about the last ten years he had suffered from cough. All winter he had been kept in bed by the fogs. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Clerk Age: 30 Gender: Male Date of admission: 6 Feb 1880 Date of death: 25 Feb 1880 Disease (transcribed): Mitral stenosis. Infarction of lung. Pleurisy Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Infarction (Lung); Pleurisy (Pleura) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Six years ago he entered a cavalry regiment and on his papers the note ‘slight cardiac murmur’ was entered. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cabinet maker Age: 34 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Feb 1880 Date of death: 26 Feb 1880 Disease (transcribed): Hypertrophied heart. Dropsy and bronchitis Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Oedema (Leg); Oedema (Scrotum); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: For the last twelve years the patient had been subject to cough, always in the winter, and varying in duration according to the state of the weather. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 29 Gender: Male Date of admission: 19 Dec 1879 Date of death: 27 Feb 1880 Disease (transcribed): Abscess of brain. Inflammation of mastoid cells. Cirrhosis. Bronchopneumonia Disease (standardised): Abscess (Brain); Inflammation (Skull); Cirrhosis (Liver); Bronchopneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Three years before admission a scaly eruption appeared all over the body. Under treatment it disappeared, but was followed by loss of hair, headache and pains in the limbs. Two years later he had ulcerated legs and severe sore throat. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Mastoid region, dura mater, brain, pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, urinary apparatus Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Whitesmith Age: 29 Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Feb 1880 Date of death: 29 Feb 1880 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis, with fibrosis and tubercles. Large, white, lardaceous kidneys Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Fibrosis (Lung); Amyloidosis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship Medical examination performed by: Dunbar, James John Macwhirter Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: For the last three months of life he had been losing his health, getting weaker, cough growing worse, sputum more profuse. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
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