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Occupation or role: Tailor
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Oct 1865
Date of death: 28 Oct 1865
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of leg. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This man was admitted with a ‘Potts fracture’ of the left leg, having slipped off a platform and fallen with his leg turned under him.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest and abdomen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Carpenter
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Jun 1865
Date of death: 18 Jul 1865
Disease (transcribed): Cancer of femur. Ligation on femoral artery
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Leg); Ligation (Arteries)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: This man had crushed his knee fifteen weeks previously in lifting a heavy weight.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Vessels and tumour of femur
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Apr 1865
Date of death: 20 Jun 1865
Disease (transcribed): Fatty degeneration of heart. Gangrene of hand
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Gangrene (Hand)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This man was admitted with the whole of the little finger in a gangrenous condition.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Chest
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Stableman
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Jun 1879
Date of death: 3 Jul 1879
Disease (transcribed): (Old ulcer of leg). Tubercular pericarditis. Tubercle of lung. Cardiac and renal disease
Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Leg); Tuberculosis (Heart); Pericarditis (Heart); Tuberculosis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: The patient was strange in manner and could give only a very imperfect account of himself. Eight months before admission he had received a blow on the left leg. Swelling and ulceration followed.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Cabman
Age: 67
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 26 Mar 1879
Date of death: 27 Mar 1879
Disease (transcribed): ? Rupture of diaphragm. Fractured ribs. Fatty heart. Granular kidneys
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Diaphragm); Fracture (Ribs); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: This patient died soon after admission and was not seen by the Registrar.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 31 Jan 1879
Date of death: 1 Feb 1879
Disease (transcribed): Compound fracture of legs and ankle joint. Dislocation of astragalus and removal of the same. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Fracture (Ankle); Dislocation (Ankle); Operation (Ankle); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry. Turner, Edward Beadon
Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: Some masonry fell on the patient and he was taken up insensible.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Dec 1875
Date of death: 25 Jan 1876
Disease (transcribed): After amputation. Coagula in the right cardiac cavities
Disease (standardised): Amputation (Leg); Thrombosis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Morgan, John Hammond
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: This patient was admitted with a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula. This was followed by a good deal of traumatic fever and sloughing of the wound.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, heart, liver, kidney and spleen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Police inspector
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Date of admission: 16 Aug 1878
Date of death: 3 Oct 1878
Disease (transcribed): Valvular disease; vegetation; plugging of several arteries. Gangrene
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Vegetation (Heart); Gangrene (Arteries);
Admitting doctor: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry
PM performed by: Ewart, William
Medical notes: 'History. Four months ago, on waking in the morning, found right arm numb from shoulder downwards – Soon arm became painful and swollen especially about axilla where there was tenderness – All power was lost – Under treatment slowly recovered use of arm which however has never been so strong as previously – About same time a severe attack of palpitation of heart – This has recurred and has been increasing in frequency – Pulse in right wrist has never appeared since arm was bad – A month ago whilst raising his left arm rather high he felt sudden slight numbness in the limb similar to that which he felt in other arm but much less severe – In a few days this passed off without having given much trouble'
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, arteries
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

Occupation or role: Engineer
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 26 Apr 1880
Date of death: 20 Jun 1880
Disease (transcribed): Innominate aneurism – operation. Granular kidneys
Disease (standardised): Aneurysm (Arteries); Operation (Arteries); Disease (Kidney)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Dent, Clinton Thomas
Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard
Medical notes: He had been accustomed as ‘first tenor’ in a choir to much singing. On occasions he had rather ‘strained’ his voice but never felt any ill effects for long. About twelve months previously he had noticed some difficulty in producing his ‘chest notes as if there existed some obstruction.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart and arteries, liver, spleen and kidneys
Illustrations: Yes
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 70
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Oct 1875
Date of death: 15 Dec 1875
Disease (transcribed): Gangrene from arterial atheroma of arteries of right leg
Disease (standardised): Gangrene (Leg); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Draper
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 14 Nov 1875
Date of death: 15 Nov 1875
Disease (transcribed): Amputation of arm. Dilatation of heart
Disease (standardised): Amputation (Arm); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 67
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 26 Jun 1875
Date of death: 30 Sep 1875
Disease (transcribed): Dilatation of the heart
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Lee, Robert James
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and right femur
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: [No age stated]
Gender: Male
Date of admission: n/a
Date of death: n/a
Disease (transcribed): Morbus cordis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Messenger
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Feb 1874
Date of death: 26 Feb 1874
Disease (transcribed): Atheroma. Fatty heart. Sloughing ulcer of leg
Disease (standardised): Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries); Disease (Heart); Ulcer (Leg)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: This patient had been an out patient at the Hospital off and on for more than four years with an ulcerated leg.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Printer’s boy
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 5 Jun 1873
Date of death: 5 Jun 1873
Disease (transcribed): Ruptured coronary artery. Haemorrhage into pericardium
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Arteries); Haemorrhage (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: Not reported
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Married
Age: 53
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Dec 1872
Date of death: 28 May 1873
Disease (transcribed): Epithelioma of right labium. Embolism of right internal carotid and middle cerebral arteries. Cerebral softening
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Labium); Embolism (Arteries); Softening (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: Five years ago, the patient first had shooting pains in the right labium which had become worse for the last twelve months.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, organs of generation, cranium and cerebral arteries
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: School boy
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 12 Apr 1863
Date of death: 26 May 1873
Disease (transcribed): Periostitis of femur. Erysipelas. Softening clots in the heart. Pulmonary embolism
Disease (standardised): Periostitis (Leg); Erysipelas (Skin); Disease (Heart); Embolism (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Rowland, Edward Roger
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: This boy stated that he received a blow on the left thigh from a stick but it did not lay him up. This happened about two weeks before admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bones and joints
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: Paper stainer
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Dec 1872
Date of death: 14 Feb 1873
Disease (transcribed): Tumour of femur. Amputation at hip joint. Sarcomatous tumours in pleurae, pericardium and lungs
Disease (standardised): Tumour (Leg); Amputation (Leg); Tumour (Pleura); Tumour (Heart); Tumour (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Haward, John Warrington
Medical notes: n/a
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Horse dealer
Age: 70
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 3 Nov 1869
Date of death: 12 Nov 1869
Disease (transcribed): Hernia (umbilical). Operation. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Leigh, William
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical notes: Ten months before his admission this patient noticed a swelling at the umbilicus which has never quite gone away.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Cook
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 May 1869
Date of death: 2 Jul 1869
Disease (transcribed): Strangulated hernia. Fatty heart
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Leigh, William
Post mortem examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical notes: This patient was admitted with a large abscess over the lower part of the right leg.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Engineer
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Aug 1868
Date of death: 11 Aug 1868
Disease (transcribed): Compound comminuted fracture of skull. Rupture of middle meningeal artery
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Rupture (Arteries)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Leigh, William
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer
Medical notes: This patient died almost immediately after he came to the hospital.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium and thorax
Type of incident: Trauma/accident?

Occupation or role: Coachman
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Mar 1868
Date of death: 29 Mar 1868
Disease (transcribed): Fracture of skull. Rupture of lateral sinus
Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Rupture (Transverse sinuses)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Leigh, William
Post mortem examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical notes: This patient was reported to have been thrown out of a cart on to his head.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium
Type of incident: Trauma/accident

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 73
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Mar 1867
Date of death: 26 Mar 1867
Disease (transcribed): Oedema of lungs. Fatty heart. Fluid in brain
Disease (standardised): Oedema (Lung); Disease (Heart); Fluid (Brain)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: Ring, Edmund Cuthbert
Post mortem examination performed by: Pick, Thomas Pickering
Medical notes: No history could be obtained from this patient. The dorsum of the foot and great toe were red and swollen, and his manner was very strange.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Builder
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Mar 1866
Date of death: Brought in dead
Disease (transcribed): Rupture of aorta. Blood extravasated into the pericardium
Disease (standardised): Rupture (Arteries); Extravasation (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer. Dickinson, William Howship
Medical notes: This man was brought in having fallen from a scaffold twenty feet high.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, chest and abdomen
Type of incident: Trauma/accident