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Occupation or role: Waiter
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 17 Sep 1886
Date of death: 25 Sep 1886
Disease (transcribed): Typhoid fever
Disease (standardised): Typhoid fever (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Eight days before admission he had stiffness of the neck accompanied by a feeling of malaise. Five days after diarrhoea came on.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach and caecum
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Farmer
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Sep 1886
Date of death: 26 Sep 1886
Disease (transcribed): Early granular kidney. Uraemia
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Uraemia (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: For the past week he had complained of headache. He had polyuria for at least twelve months.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, intestines, cerebral arteries and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Engine driver
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 4 Oct 1886
Date of death: 12 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Pleuro-pneumonia (red and grey hepatisation)
Disease (standardised): Pleuropneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient was formerly in the Royal Artillery and while in India had ague and dengue fever and had drunk rather heavily. On September 18th he had pain in his chest and kept to bed.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Porter
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Oct 1886
Date of death: 7 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis (tubercular disease of the lungs. Cavities)
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Cavities (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient had been out of work since March 1886 and much exposed to cold and short of food. Nine months ago he was quite well but then began to be ill with a cough which he had not since lost.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach, small intestines and mesenteric glands
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Groom
Age: 48
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 5 Oct 1886
Date of death: 15 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Nephritis (subacute)
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Four months ago she was quite well but then got wet and had a severe cold with thin, watery sputa and shortness of breath.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, stomach and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Connor
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Oct 1886
Date of death: 8 Mar 1887
Disease (transcribed): Large white kidneys
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Wadham, William
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'The patient had had syphilis & had been a heavy beer-drinker. His occupation was that of porter'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart,peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder
Illustrations: No
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Waiter
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Oct 1886
Date of death: 9 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: For the past five years the patient had had a dry cough. Three weeks ago the cough increased and she had pains all over and considerable diarrhoea which had been worse for the past week.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach and uterus
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Compositor
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 7 Oct 1886
Date of death: 11 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Lardaceous disease of spleen and kidneys
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Amyloidosis (Spleen); Amyloidosis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: About twenty years ago the patient had phthisis but no other disease of the lungs until two days ago when he spat blood.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and stomach
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Looking glass maker
Age: 73
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 8 Oct 1886
Date of death: Brought in dead
Disease (transcribed): Morbus cordis (age)
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Brought in dead. Not seen by the Registrar
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, intestines and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Painter
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Oct 1886
Date of death: 4 Feb 1887
Disease (transcribed): Epithelioma of bladder & lung
Disease (standardised): Epithelioma (Bladder, lung)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'Patient had good health until about 3 or 4 years ago when he passed dark coffee-coloured urine without either pain or sickness'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, intestines, brain
Illustrations: No
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Butler
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Oct 1886
Date of death: 10 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Lobar pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Fourteen days ago he had a cough from which he partly recovered and went into the country. Seven days ago he became worse and had pain in the side.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, pancreas, kidneys and bladder
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Child of] Butler
Age: 2
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 12 Oct 1886
Date of death: 21 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria. Bronchopneumonia. Feathers in bronchus and bronchial tube
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Pharynx); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Foreign bodies (Bronchi)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: Hoarse cough was noticed and the child became short of breath. On October 12th she had much dyspnoea which continued and became worse until admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and alimentary tract
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Oct 1886
Date of death: 21 Oct 1887
Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis. Bronchopneumonia. Fibrosis oedema of lung. Tubercles
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Fibrosis
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'Patient was of a healthy family and had himself had very good health being free from coughs and colds. 8 years previously he had pleurisy'

Illustrations: No
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Laundrymaid
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 14 Oct 1886
Date of death: 19 Jan 1887
Disease (transcribed): Empyema, exhaustion
Disease (standardised): Empyema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry
Medical examination performed by: Bull, William Charles and Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'The patient knew little of her family & was unaware of any phthisical history. For 3-4 years she had had winter cough & for 18 months previous to admission had been out of health suffering from weakness, pain in the left side, capricious appetite and emaciation'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, larynx, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, cerebral membrane, brain
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Carpenter
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Oct 1886
Date of death: 15 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Granular kidney. Hypertrophy of the left ventricle. Atheroma of the vessels. Cerebral haemorrhage
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Disease (Heart); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Blood vessels); Haemorrhage (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient was admitted in an unconscious condition having been found insensible outside a public house.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Oct 1886
Date of death: 19 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Fibroid phthisis
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Fibrosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: For many years the patient had a severe winter cough and shortness of breath.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and small intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 16 Oct 1886
Date of death: 21 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Cirrhotic and fatty liver. Purulent peritonitis
Disease (standardised): Cirrhosis (Liver); Disease (Liver); Suppuration (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: About ten days ago he had swelling of the abdomen and shortness of breath together with epistaxis.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, stomach and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Dentist
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 19 Oct 1886
Date of death: 20 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Laryngeal obstruction
Disease (standardised): Obstruction (Larynx)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: Eighteen months ago the patient had haematemesis. About fourteen days ago he had wheezing, shortness of breath and a great deal of cough.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Oct 1886
Date of death: 22 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Bronchitis (tuberculosis?)
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The patient had been ailing four or five months with loss of flesh, cough and sputa occasionally streaked with blood.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Not examined
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Oct 1886
Date of death: 23 Oct 1886
Disease (transcribed): Dilatation of tricuspid valve. Atheroma of mitral. Dilatation and hypertrophy of the heart. Pleural effusion. Compression of lungs. Oedema. Ascites. Venous congestion of liver and kidneys. Granular kidneys
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Heart); Effusion (Pleura); Compression (Lung); Ascites (Abdomen); Congestion (Liver);Congestion (Kidney) ; Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles. Griffiths, Herbert Tyrrell
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: The patient had suffered from occasional rheumatism and gout. He had had winter cough for the past five or six years and had not been temperate.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach, intestines and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 21 Oct 1886
Date of death: 26 Feb 1887
Disease (transcribed): Tubercle in lungs & spleen etc
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Spleen)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'The patient was a cook with a good family & personal history. No history of syphilis. She was first admitted in Jun '85 with a laryngitis which yielded to specific treatment'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, abdomen, liver, spleen ('microscopically lymphadenome H.D.R.[?]; including 'microscopic report')
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Butler
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Dec 1886
Date of death: 26 Jan 1887
Disease (transcribed): Cirrhosis of the liver
Disease (standardised): Liver cirrhosis (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'The patient, who was a valet had been accustomed to excessive beer-drinking

Occupation or role: Steward
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Dec 1886
Date of death: 3 Feb 1887
Disease (transcribed): Locomotor ataxy
Disease (standardised): Tabes dorsalis (Spinal cord)
Admitted under the care of: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'The family history is free from neuroses. There is a personal history of gonorrhea & of a chancre in '81 unattended by secondary or other syphilitic history. He was operated on in '83 for fistula'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, cerebral membranes, brain, spinal cord
Illustrations: No
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Comedian
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Dec 1886
Date of death: 10 Feb 1887
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis (peripheral neuritis)
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Inflammation
Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'There was no neurosis in the family, whose history is healthy. Patient was doubtful about having had any severe illness but had Delirium tremens [

Occupation or role: [Child of] Labourer
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 20 Dec 1886
Date of death: 21 Jan 1887
Disease (transcribed): Tubercle of the kidneys
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Cavafy, John
Medical examination performed by: Slater, Charles
Post mortem examination performed by: Sisley, Richard
Medical notes: 'No heritable disease is known to exist in the family, and the patient has been free from illness with the exception of scarlet fever when 3 years old. 12 months ago he began to pass water involuntarily in bed & from that time has been doing occasionally'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: pleurae, lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, aorta, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, intestines, cerebral membrane
Illustrations: No
Type of incident: n/a