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: 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: 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: Schoolboy Age: 7 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Feb 1877 Date of death: 7 Mar 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull. Abscess under scalp. Extravasation and abscess under dura mater. Pneumonia. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Abscess (Scalp); Extravasation (Meninges); Abscess (Meninges); Pneumonia (Lung) 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 fell 23 feet from a scaffold on to some flagstone. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Brain and lungs 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: Stud Groom Age: 55 Gender: Male Date of admission: 6 Mar 1877 Date of death: 20 Apr 1877 Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus of Rectum. Colotomy. Peritonitis. Catarrhal pneumonia. Secondary cancerous deposits. Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Operation (Intestines); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: In August last, the patient first noticed difficulty in passing motions and pain. He had been losing flesh. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, peritoneum, rectum, colon and urethra. 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: Pew Opener Age: 60 Gender: Female Date of admission: 10 May 1877 Date of death: 11 May 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull. Laceration of Brain and haemorrhage. Granular kidneys. Emphysema. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain); Haemorrhage (Brain); Disease (Kidney); Emphysema (Lung) 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 died a few hours after admission and was not seen by the Registrar. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, cranium, brain, fracture, spinal cord and ribs. Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Carpenter Age: 65 Gender: Male Date of admission: 15 May 1877 Date of death: 17 May 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fractured skull: laceration of the brain. Pneumonia. Granular Kidney. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Laceration (Brain); Pneumonia (Lung); 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: The patient had fallen off a timber cart pitching on his head. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, skull, brain and ribs. Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Hairdresser Age: 41 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Jun 1877 Date of death: 29 Jun 1877 Disease (transcribed): Hip disease, with excessive formation of new bone. Pneumonia. Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Twelve months ago the patient had a small wound on the left foot beneath the little toe, which healed after about three weeks. The foot however swelled at times, but did not prevent him from getting about till nine months ago when the whole limb swelled, but did not become painful. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, hip, abscess and bones of pelvis Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Stableman Age: 63 Gender: Male Date of admission: 22 Jun 1877 Date of death: 23 Jun 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Pneumothorax. General emphysema. Depressed fracture of skull. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Pneumothorax (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Fracture (Skull) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: Patient was found lying in a stable, half conscious, with a horse standing over him. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Skull, ribs, sternum, pleurae, lungs, bronchi, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
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: Valet Age: 42 Gender: Male Date of admission: 27 July 1877 Date of death: 30 July 1877 Disease (transcribed): Gun short wound of the lung Disease (standardised): Wound (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Lee, Henry Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient placed the muzzle of a rook rifle over his heart and shot himself. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen and brain Type of incident: Suicide
Occupation or role: Gardener Age: 43 Gender: Male Date of admission: 19 Sep 1877 Date of death: 1 Oct 1877 Disease (transcribed): Carcinoma of thyroid, ulcerating into larynx Disease (standardised): Carcinoma (Thyroid Gland); Ulcer (Larynx) 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 quite well until five months before admission when a small lump appeared above the sternal notch. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, peritoneum, stomach, brain, thyroid and larynx Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Labourer Age: 25 Gender: Male Date of admission: 4 Oct 1877 Date of death: 4 Oct 1877 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of rib, wounding the lung. Rupture of liver and spleen. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Wound (Lung); Rupture (Liver); Rupture (Spleen) 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 died before having been seen by the Registrar, consequently no notes were taken. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs. Heart, liver, intestine, spleen, kidneys, peritoneum and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Infant Age: 1 year 9 months Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Nov 1877 Date of death: 19 Nov 1877 Disease (transcribed): Oedema of glottis from scald. Laryngotomy Disease (standardised): Oedema (Larynx); Operation (Larynx) Admitted under the care of: Haward, John Warrington Medical examination performed by: Bennet, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The child had sucked the spout of a kettle containing boiling water. In half an hour breathing became loud and difficult. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, bronchi, trachea, larynx, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, mesenteric glands and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation] Age: 64 Gender: Female Date of admission: 28 Nov 1877 Date of death: 29 Nov 1877 Disease (transcribed): Hernia (operated) Pulmonary oedema. Granular kidney. Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Oedema (Lung); Disease (Kidney) 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 hernia as long as she could remember in the right groin of which she took no notice. Three days before admission the lower part of the abdomen became painful and she found the rupture larger than normal. Vomiting came on. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and intestine Type of incident: n/a
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: 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: Gas stoker Gender: Male Age: 22 Date of admission: 16 Jan 1878 Date of death: 6 Apr 1878 Disease (transcribed): Amputation at hip joint (for cancer of femur). Pulmonary congestion Disease (standardised): Amputation (Hip); Cancer (Leg); Congestion (Lung); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William
Dent, Clinton Thomas Medical notes: 'History. Five months ago fell and injured right thigh. A little pain followed but soon subsided. Since then he has suffered from acute pain in right thigh, greatly aggravated by exercise and worse at night. Has always been healthy – Family healthy. No syphilis' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen 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: 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: Single Gender: Female Age: 20 Date of admission: 4 Feb 1878 Date of death: 25 Apr 1878 Disease (transcribed): Tumour of the parotid region (operation); Pyaemia. Gangrene of the lung. Intracranial tumour Disease (standardised): Tumour (Face); Operation (Face); Sepsis (Systemic); Gangrene (Lung); Tumour (Head); Admitting doctor: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Nine months ago a hard movable lump appeared appeared [sic] behind angle of jaw (left side). This increased in size and 6 wks [weeks] ago was punctured by a surgeon and a seton passed through. The wound thus made soon began to fungate – An incision was then made and followed by free bleeding – Since that the tumour has been increasing and the tendency to bleed has been very great. Family history. Has been gaining flesh of late' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, wound, abscess, intracranial abscess Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Laundress Gender: Female Age: 73 Date of admission: 23 Feb 1878 Date of death: 8 Apr 1878 Disease (transcribed): Ovarian cyst, with bloody contents. Pulmonary oedema Disease (standardised): Cyst (Ovary); Oedema (Lung); Admitting doctor: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry PM performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: 'History. Ruptured for 15 years – Always reducible – No truss – Four days before admission rupture came down and could not be reduced – Sickness soon followed – 5 days since bowel acted – Symptoms. Face flushed and anxious – Pulse quick – Tongue furred and moist – Abdomen distended but not tender' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Glottis, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, abdomen, uterus Type of incident: n/a
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