Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 26 Gender: Female Date of admission: 4 Oct 1876 Date of death: 31 Jan 1877 Disease (transcribed): Tuberculosis of lungs and kidneys. Hydatid disease of the spine Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Kidney); Echinococcosis (Spine) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Three months before admission the patient felt pain in the right leg, and then in the back and shortly before being transferred from Dr Dickenson, lost power and sensation in the right lower limb. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, liver, uterus, brain and spinal cord Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 28 Gender: Male Date of admission: 26 May 1876 Date of death: 4 Feb 1877 Disease (transcribed): Splenic abscess. Multiple abscesses in the brain. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Disease (standardised): Abscess (Spleen); Abscess (Brain); Tuberculosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was transferred from Dr Barclay. For history see Medical register for number 684. The case was taken from Mr Morgan's notes. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, meninges and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 46 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Jan 1877 Date of death: 5 Feb 1877 Disease (transcribed): Syphilitic pemphigus. Endocarditis. Pleurisy. Disease (standardised): Pemphigus (Skin); Syphilis (Systemic); Endocarditis (Heart); Pleurisy (Pleura) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: This patient had been in the hospital on a previous occasion, suffering from an impetiginous eruption of a distinctly syphilitic origin. On readmission the whole body was covered with a pustular eruption. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, meninges and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 70 Gender: Male Date of admission: 24 Nov 1876 Date of death: 6 Aug 1877 Disease (transcribed): Hip disease, excision. Tubercular meningitis with large ventricular effusion. Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Excision (Hip); Tuberculosis, Meningitis (Brain); Effusion (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was admitted with Disease of the Right Hip of six months standing. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, brain and spinal cord Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 24 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 Sep 1877 Date of death: 7 Oct 1877 Disease (transcribed): Lumbar abscess. Tubercular peritonitis. Disease (standardised): Abscess (Spine); Tuberculosis (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Four years before admission a swelling came on the outer side of the right hip which increased moderately rapidly. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, peritoneum, spinal canal, spinal cord, spinal column and lumbar abscess Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 4 Gender: Female Date of admission: 26 Sep 1877 Date of death: 8 Oct 1877 Disease (transcribed): Tetanus, the result of a cutaneous burn. Disease (standardised): Tetanus (Systemic); Burn (Skin) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: This child was found with its clothes on fire. The upper extremities, shoulders, neck and lower part of face were burned. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, brain and spinal cord Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 5 weeks Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Dec 1877 Date of death: 15 Dec 1877 Disease (transcribed): Congenital hernia. Enteritis. Syphilis Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Enteritis (Intestines); Syphilis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The mother stated that she had noticed a swelling in the right side of the patient's scrotum three days before admission. Vomiting came on and returned at intervals. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, brain and hernia Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Coachman Gender: Male Age: 52 Date of admission: 1 Jan 1878 Date of death: 25 Jan 1878 Disease (transcribed): Erysipelas. Oedema and congestion of the lungs. Congestion of viscera Disease (standardised): Erysipelas (Skin); Oedema (Lung); Congestion (Lung); Congestion (Abdomen); Admitting doctor: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. A week ago was kicked by horse on right shin. Two days afterwards leg became swollen and red. Swelling and tenderness extended upwards of thigh. No rigor. Symptoms. Skin coal and moist – Pulse 92 weak. Tongue furred. Great pain in Rt [Right] leg and groin. Right leg much swolen, red, oedematous and very tender and over shin just above middle a vertical wound about 2 inches long' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, kidneys, liver, stomach Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Stone sawyer Gender: Male Age: 52 Date of admission: 24 Jan 1878 Date of death: 29 Jan 1878 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull. Intrameningeal haemorrhage. Lobular pneumonia Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Haemorrhage (Brain, spine); Pneumonia (Lung); Admitting doctor: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Was run over by a Hansom Cab. Symptoms Jan [January] 24. Insensible – Face pale – Surface cold – Pulse very weak and irregular – Pupils contracted quite inert – Breathing loud and shallow. Lies still – Limbs flaccid. Vomited soon after admission. On Back of right Parietal region an irregular lacerated wound at base of which is exposed bone' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, meninges, brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Tailor Gender: Male Age: 39 Date of admission: 26 Dec 1877 Date of death: 9 Feb 1878 Disease (transcribed): Disease of knee joint. Congestion of brain and lungs. Syphilitic disease of viscera Disease (standardised): Disease (Leg); Disease (Brain); Disease (Lung); Syphilis (Systemic); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. This case was originally under Dr Dickinson's care but was transferred to Mr Holmes. For 7 years had suffered at times from acute pain about knees – Five years ago both knees became swollen and very painful. Pain worse at night. Swelling subsided in 5 or 6 months but knees remained contracted. Chancre 15 years ago' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain, knee joint Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: House agent Gender: Male Age: 81 Date of admission: 31 Jan 1878 Date of death: 18 Feb 1878 Disease (transcribed): Chronic cystitis; purulent infiltration of walls of Bladder, Catarrhal pneumonia, etc. Disease (standardised): Cystitis (Bladder); Suppuration (Bladder); Pneumonia (Lung); Admitting doctor: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. For two years suffered from difficult micturition, pain during passage of water and often great straining – Micturition frequent especially at night – Urine often cloudy – A month ago was compelled to hold his water much longer than usual and on attempting to micturate could not do so. Since tat time much scalding – Continual incontinence – At times much strangury. For 3 days there has been blood in the water' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, kidneys, bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Policeman Gender: Male Age: 34 Date of admission: 24 Feb 1878 Date of death: 26 Feb 1878 Disease (transcribed): Traumatic tetanus Disease (standardised): Tetanus (Central nervous system); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Ten days before admission. Patient received a wound from wheel of a carriage on back of Rt. [Right] Hand. Wound seemed to do well, and was not more painful that [sic than] would have expected from the nature of injury– Evening before admission felt some stiffness at back of neck and soft difficulty in opening mouth. Pain and stiffness increased and extended down back – Had not been exposed to wet, or any sudden change of Temperature' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Limbs, abdomen, blood, spinal cord Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Stableman Gender: Male Age: 56 Date of admission: 28 Feb 1878 Date of death: 8 Mar 1878 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs, pneumonia. Fatty heart, etc Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart); Admitting doctor: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Patient stated that he had fallen down some days before admission and struck his side – Could give no other information. Symptoms Feb [February] 28. Tremulous – Cyanosed – Sweating – Pulse quick and feeble – Tongue foul – Complained of Pain over middle of 6 and 7 ribs on right side – No fracture detected – Bronchitis throughout both lungs – Urine albuminous' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, stomach, ribs Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Labourer Gender: Male Age: 65 Date of admission: 29 Mar 1878 Date of death: 3 Apr 1878 Disease (transcribed): Old stricture, cystitis; cirrhosis from Biliary obstructions, etc. [?] abscesses in the kidney Disease (standardised): Constriction (Indeterminate); Cystitis (Bladder); Liver cirrhosis, biliary (Liver); Obstruction (Biliary tract); Abscess (Kidney); Admitting doctor: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Stricture for many years – For 10 or 12 has been in Habit of passing an instrument – for 4 years, much pain about bladder and urine ill smelling, thick and often bloody – A fortnight before admission passed [?] catheter with difficulty and on withdrawing it found that the point had broken off – for 10 days urine had been dribbling from him. Bladder was aspirated by a Surgeon 2 days before admission' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Liver, gall bladder, pancreas, intestine, spleen, kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Gender: Male Age: 42 Date of admission: 19 Sep 1878 Date of death: 15 May 1878 Disease (transcribed): Spinal disease. Double psoas abscess. Amyloid degenerations Disease (standardised): Disease (Spine); Psoas abscess (Psoas muscles); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Two years ago whilst lifting a heavy weight felt a sudden pain back [sic]. Has had some pain ever since – Four months ago noticed a swelling in thigh - Occasional and 'pins and needles' in legs' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, spleen, liver, kidneys, peritoneum, spleen, kidneys, colon Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Gender: Female Age: 58 Date of admission: 4 May 1878 Date of death: 26 May 1878 Disease (transcribed): Extensive sloughing of the knee joint and surrounding tissue. Pyaemic abscess in the lung Disease (standardised): Sloughing (Leg); Sepsis (Lung); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'This patient who was transferred only 4 days before death was in a Medical Ward and was not seen by Surgical Registrar' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Cook Gender: Female Age: 35 Date of admission: 3 Apr 1878 Date of death: 28 May 1878 Disease (transcribed): Necrosis of rib. Syphilitic gummata of pericardium undergoing softening. Old tubercular nephritis Disease (standardised): Necrosis (Ribs); Granuloma (Heart); Syphilis (Systemic); Nephritis (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Kidney); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Ten months ago first noticed swelling of left forearm which gradually increased and for a short time has been painful and red – About same time a swelling about size of small egg appeared over back part of eighth rib which has given no pain – Has lost flesh – Cough and expect. [expectoration] for 3 years' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Gender: Male Age: 50 Date of admission: 18 Jun 1878 Date of death: 21 Jun 1878 Disease (transcribed): Bronchopneumonia. Depressed fracture of the skull. Trephining Disease (standardised): Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Fracture (Skull); Operation (Skull); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Was knocked down by a Railway Engine. Symptoms June 18th. Insensible – Surface cold – Breathing stertorous. Pulse 68 soft. No paralysis – Pupils sluggish. Above right ear an oval fluctuating haematoma – No bleeding from ear and e[?] -' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, skull Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Married Gender: Female Age: 38 Date of admission: 27 Jun 1878 Date of death: 8 Jul 1878 Disease (transcribed): Tetanus from extensive cutaneous burn Disease (standardised): Tetanus (Central nervous system); Burn (Skin); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Contents of lighted Paraffin lamp were upset over Patient. Symptoms. Much collapse – Cold – Shivering – Both arms, lower extremities and greater part of abdomen red and vesicated – In parts epidermis wanting – In parts skin white and leathery' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, intestine, brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Labourer Gender: Male Age: 66 Date of admission: 12 Jul 1878 Date of death: 3 Aug 1878 Disease (transcribed): Stricture. Cystitis. Granular kidney. Pyaemia (? T.W.[Traumatic Wound?]) Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); Cystitis (Bladder); Nephritis (Kidney); Sepsis (Systemic); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'This patient could give no account whatever of himself and nothing could be made out about his case – He was sent to Wimbledon 12 days after admission – At end of a week was readmitted from Wimbledon but unfortunately escaped notice of Registrar – No notes were therefore taken' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, urethra Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Tobacconist Gender: Male Age: 46 Date of admission: 17 Jul 1878 Date of death: 4 Aug 1878 Disease (transcribed): Amputation of the thigh. Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Amputation (Leg); Sepsis (Systemic); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Three months before admission was seized with acute pain in left knee – In 3 wks [weeks] knee began to swell – Since that frequent starting pains and on any movement great agony. No injury – Always a weakly subject' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, veins Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Charwoman Gender: Female Age: 65 Date of admission: 5 Aug 1878 Date of death: 10 Aug 1878 Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Admitting doctor: Haward, John Warrington Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ellis, William Ashton Medical notes: 'This patient was admitted on account of a strangulated femoral hernia. She was operated and did well – In fact was simply waiting for a truss the wound having healed with exception of a small superficial spot – Bowels regular[?]. She had for some years been subject to cough and expectoration in winter. Aug [August] 12. Cough troublesome – Slight dyspnoea – Frothy expectoration' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Gender: Male Age: 67 Date of admission: 24 Jul 1878 Date of death: 11 Aug 1878 Disease (transcribed): Diseased ankle joint. Scrofulous disease of kidney and tubercle of the lung Disease (standardised): Disease (Leg); Tuberculosis (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Lung); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Four months ago without apparent cause parts about right ankle became swollen, red and painful – Soon a small sore formed on inner side and has shown no disposition to heal – No syphilis – For years subject to cough and expectoration – No haemoptysis' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Baker's apprentice Gender: Male Age: 14 Date of admission: 19 Dec 1878 Date of death: 12 Aug 1878 Disease (transcribed): Disease of the hip joint. Lardaceous disease. Peritonitis Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Ten days before admission severe rigors – In four days pain about right hip and thigh – Groin soon became tender. Symptom Dec [December] 19. Patient flushed – Temp [Temperature] 100 – Pulse 92. Small tongue fairly clean. Right lower limb flexed – Any attempt at extension very painful – Thigh a little tender – No redness' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Hip joint, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Stableman Gender: Male Age: 55 Date of admission: 3 Jun 1878 Date of death: 13 Aug 1878 Disease (transcribed): Epithelioma of left side of tongue and lower jaw – Broncho-pneumonia Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Tongue); Carcinoma (Jaw); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Six wks [weeks] before admission found, after a prolonged toothache, that left side of lower jaw was swollen – Soon soreness of inside of mouth [?] - Difficulty in opening mouth next came on and has been increasing – Pain very great' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Tongue, jaw, pharynx, lungs, pleurae, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen Type of incident: n/a