Occupation or role: Painter Age: 48 Gender: Male Date of admission: 7 Mar 1905 Date of death: 8 Mar 1905 Disease (transcribed): Septic thrombosis of left jugular vein & left lateral sinus. Laceration of left jugular vein at exit from skull & a portion of a wooden arrow, found embedded in the posterior muscles of the neck Disease (standardised): Thrombosis (Blood vessels); Laceration (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: n/a Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium
Occupation or role: Parlourmaid Age: 21 Gender: Female Date of admission: 6 Feb 1905 Date of death: 19 Mar 1905 Disease (transcribed): Perforated gastric ulcer. Laparotomy. Suture of ulcer. General peritonitis. Subdiaphragmatic abscess rupturing into lung. Thrombosis of iliac vena cava. Pericarditis with adhesion Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Stomach); Laparotomy (Abdomen); Ulcer (Stomach); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Abscess (Diaphragm, lung); Thrombosis (Blood vessels) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Post mortem examination performed by: Jones, Lawrence Medical notes: 'The history of the patient was somewhat vague. Apparently she noticed a stabbing epigastric pain on Feb 4th, not sufficient to cause [?]; this was followed by comiting and haematemesis’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: [No age stated] Gender: Male Date of admission: 12 Dec 1905 Date of death: 12 Dec 1905 Disease (transcribed): Morbus cordis (aortic incompetence). Bruising of legs & tissues over tail of pancreas. Syphilis Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Bruise (Legs, tissues); Syphilis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Post mortem examination performed by: Jones, Lawrence Medical notes: 'This man was brought in dead; nothing was known of his past history except that he had received an injury to the abdomen in a fight’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium, genital organs
Occupation or role: Cook Age: 70 Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Feb 1881 Date of death: 7 Mar 1881 Disease (transcribed): Vesical calculus. Hypertrophy of bladder. Ulceration of the urinary tract. 'Surgical' kidneys (senile changes) Disease (standardised): Calculus (Bladder); Disease (Bladder); Ulcer (Urinary tract); Senility (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington and Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Post mortem examination performed by: Turner, George Robertson Medical notes: 'Stated that he always had enjoyed good health. Had been passing gravel for about 2 years before admission, and for the 5 weeks previous to it had been suffering from occasional retention necessitating catheterisation' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, pelvis
Occupation or role: Cabman Age: 53 Gender: Male Date of admission: 11 Jun 1888 Date of death: 23 Jun 1888 Disease (transcribed): Amputation of left thigh. Pulmonary embolism Disease (standardised): Amputation (Thigh); Embolism (Blood vessels) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Penrose, Francis George Post mortem examination performed by: Bull, William C. Medical notes: 'No history could be got of this man except that he had been ill since Xmas 1887 with gangrene of his foot. This is said to have commenced as a frost bite’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Body parts examined: Left thigh, thorax, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen
Occupation or role: [Wife of] Carpenter Age: 32 Gender: Female Date of admission: 27 Jun 1888 Date of death: 8 Jul 1888 Disease (transcribed): Chronic peritonitis. Pyelitis. Cystitis. Pleurisy and pericarditis. Hypostatic pneumonia of left lung Disease (standardised): Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pyelitis (Kidneys); Cystitis (Bladder); Pleurisy (Lungs); Pericarditis (Heart); Pneumonia (Lungs) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Penrose, Francis George Post mortem examination performed by: Le Cronier, Maxwell Medical notes: 'Last child born in March 1884. In July 1886 she caught cold & catamenia [menstruation] which had been excessive suddenly ceased. A swelling formed & she became IP [in-patient] at the Samaritan Hospital. An incision was there made per vaginam into the swelling & a pint of pus was let out. A tube was kept in 10 days. This was repeated on 2 occasions. In the following May the abscess burst into the bladder & has continued on & off to discharge so’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Body parts examined: Thorax, heart, lungs, larynx, trachea, spleen, liver, kidneys, uterus
Occupation or role: [Child of] Carpenter Age: 11 Gender: Male Date of admission: 12 Jul 1887 Date of death: 1 Sep 1887 Disease (transcribed): Lymphadenoma. Leukaemia Disease (standardised): Adenoma (Salivary gland); Leukaemia (Bone marrow, blood) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: 'See surgical notes' 'Not examined' Illustrations: No Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Manageress Age: 46 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 Dec 1890 Date of death: 12 Mar 1891 Disease (transcribed): Recurrent scirrhus growths. Pericarditis Disease (standardised): Scirrhus (Breast); Pericarditis (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry and Ewart, William Medical examination performed by: Hale, Geoffrey Edward Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Medical notes: 'In August of 1890 the patient had her breast removed and all healed up well and she left the hospital. In December 1890 she came back to the hospital having noticed small mass in the scar which had rapidly increased in size' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Abdomen, thorax
Occupation or role: Actor Age: 40 Gender: Male Date of admission: 7 May 1891 Date of death: 7 May 1891 Disease (transcribed): Bullet wound of heart and lung Disease (standardised): Wound (Heart, lung) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: 'Died a few minutes after admission. Not seen by the registrar' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, head
Occupation or role: Slater Age: n/a Gender: Male Date of admission: 21 Nov 1891 Date of death: 21 Nov 1891 Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull, ribs, pelvis. Rupture of heart and liver Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull, ribs, pelvis); Rupture (Heart, liver) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: 'Brought in dead. Not seen by the surgical registrar' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, limbs, thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: 7 Gender: Female Date of admission: 2 Dec 1896 Date of death: 4 Jan 1897 Disease (transcribed): Otitis media. Abscesses in lungs: pyopneumothorax. Vegetative endocarditis Disease (standardised): Otitis media (Ear); Abscess (Lung); Hydropneumothorax (Pleural cavity); Endocarditis (Heart) () Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Baldwin, Gerald Robert Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Medical notes: 'She had had a discharge from the Right ear for some months previous to admission and had been an O.P. [Out-patient] here and at the Victoria Hospital. On Nov [November] 20 she complained of great pain in the Right ear. Since that date there had been swelling around the mastoid, pyrexia, loss of appetite and general illness' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain, larynx, heart, heart, liver, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, uterus, ovaries Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated] Age: 80 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Jun 1897 Date of death: 11 Jul 1897 Disease (transcribed): Granular kidneys, pericarditis, dislocation of astragalus Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Pericarditis (Heart); Dislocation (Foot) () Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Jaffrey, Francis Post mortem examination performed by: Latham, Arthur Carlyle Medical notes: 'This old man was knocked down by a hansom cab whilst crossing the road. On admission a pale feeble old man, very collapsed' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Grocer Age: 80 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Jun 1877 Date of death: 21 Nov 1877 Disease (transcribed): Atheroma. Gangrene Disease (standardised): Gangrene (Foot); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Three weeks before admission his toe nail made a small wound on the middle toe of the right foot. The toe became red and painful and soon black at the extremity. The back of the foot then became red and a little swollen. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and arteries Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 67 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Jan 1877 Date of death: 26 Jan 1877 Disease (transcribed): Femoral hernia; operation; peritonitis. Fatty and dilated heart Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Disease (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: Four days before admission the patient noticed a pain in the left groin and found a swelling. The same day vomiting came on. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and abdomen. The post mortem was taken from Dr Owens notes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Waiter Age: 38 Gender: Male Date of admission: 27 Jun 1877 Date of death: 30 Jun 1877 Disease (transcribed): Injury to ankle. Delirium Tremens. Cerebral and pulmonary congestion. Granular kidney. Fatty heart. Disease (standardised): Injury (Ankle); Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium (Brain); Congestion (Brain); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Congestion (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: On the day before admission the patient was kicked by another man on the right ankle. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, brain and spinal cord Type of incident: Homicide/murder
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: Tailor Age: 58 Gender: Male Date of admission: 7 Feb 1877 Date of death: 16 Apr 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fibroplastic tumour of back, granular kidney, fatty heart, endarteritis. Disease (standardised): Tumour (Back); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Endarteritis (Arteries) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: This patient had been in the Hospital on four previous occasions, and had on each occasion had a tumour or portion of tumour removed from his back. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen. Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Traveller Age: 65 Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Dec 1876 Date of death: 8 July 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fatty Heart. Granular kidney. Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) 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 was in the Hospital in September last under Mr Pollock and had a tumour removed from the neck. Since that time he had suffered from pain in the back of the tongue and swallowing causing much discomfort. Two days before admission he found blood coming from the tongue. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Barmaid Age: 33 Gender: Female Date of admission: 25 Dec 1877 Date of death: 25 Dec 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Granular kidney. Fatty heart Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Lowbrum, G H Medical notes: This woman had been run over by a fire engine. She was slightly inebriated, her face bruised and her lower jaw fractured through the middle line. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, trachea and larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, stomach and encephalon Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 79 Gender: Female Date of admission: 26 Aug 1877 Date of death: 28 Aug 1877 Disease (transcribed): Hernia. Operation without opening the sac. Fatty heart Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Disease (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Six months ago she noticed a small lump in the left groin which disappeared when she laid down and gave her no pain until four days before admission when she also noticed the swelling was larger than normal and vomiting commenced. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, brain and intestine Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Servant Age: 16 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 May 1876 Date of death: 31 Dec 1876 Disease (transcribed): Diseased knee: amputation:thrombosis of veins Disease (standardised): Disease (Knee); Amputation (Knee); Thrombosis (Veins) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was admitted with a history of having had a diseased knee for eleven years. Eleven weeks before admission she fell down and injured the knee. The case was taken from Mr Morgan's notes. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, uterus and intestines Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Gardener Age: 64 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Mar 1877 Date of death: 1 Mar 1877 Disease (transcribed): Hernia. Intestinal haemorrhage, fatty heart, emphysema. Granular kidney. Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Haemorrhage (Intestines); Disease (Heart); Emphysema (Lung); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The night before admission the rupture on the right side came down and could not be reduced. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, intestine and hernia Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Widow Age: 76 Gender: Female Date of admission: 27 Mar 1877 Date of death: 30 Jun 1877 Disease (transcribed): Inguinal hernia, operated. Emphysema. Fatty heart. Granular kidney. Cerebral softening. Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Emphysema (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney); Softening (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient had had a rupture on both sides for ten years, the one on the left side always partially reducible, that on the right side completely so. Four hours before admission, the rupture on the left side became suddenly longer and very painful. In three hours vomiting set in. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, intestine, hernia and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Horsekeeper Age: 48 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Dec 1897 Date of death: 10 Dec 1897 Disease (transcribed): Perforated gastric ulcer: subphrenic abscess: peritonitis: thrombosis of veins and infarction of liver Disease (standardised): Perforation (Stomach); Ulcer (Stomach); Abscess (Diaphragm); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Thrombosis (Veins); Infarction (Liver); () Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry and Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Latham, Arthur Carlyle Medical notes: n/a Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Book seller Age: 70 Gender: Male Date of admission: 6 Aug 1880 Date of death: 13 Sep 1880 Disease (transcribed): Impacted fracture of neck of left femur. Aneurism and atheroma of aorta Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Aneurysm (Aorta); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Aorta) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Turner, George Robertson Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: When stepping from the pavement on to the road he twisted his foot against the kerb and fell, striking his left hip with some violence. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and hip Type of incident: Trauma/accident