Occupation or role: Gardener Age: 65 Gender: Male Date of admission: 27 Jan 1903 Date of death: 25 Mar 1903 Disease (transcribed): Columnar celled carcinomatous stricture of the rectum and ulceration of the colon. Dilatation of the whole aorta. Saccular aneurysm on transverse arch. Hypostatic pneumonia. Aortic disease. Urethral stricture. Cystitis Disease (standardised): Cancer (Intestines); Ulcer (Intestines); Dilatation (Aorta); Aneurysm (Aorta); Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Aorta);Constriction (Urethra) ; Cystitis (Bladder) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Roland Charles Medical notes: The patient was in hospital the previous year, suffering from aortic aneurysm. He was admitted into the surgical wards with urethral stricture and cystitis. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Peritoneum, alimentary canal, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, genito-urinary tract, pleurae, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart and aorta Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 60 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Mar 1889 Date of death: 27 Nov 1889 Disease (transcribed): Malignant disease of bladder. Obstruction to ureters. Hydronephrosis (Endocarditis ulcerative) Disease (standardised): Cancer (Bladder); Obstruction (Ureter); Hydronephrosis (Kidney); Endocarditis (Heart); Ulcer (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Bradley, James Edmund Campbell Medical notes: The day before admission he noticed his urine was very dark and full of blood. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, urinary trach and bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 36 Gender: Male Date of admission: 31 Jul 1893 Date of death: 15 Dec 1893 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of spine. Surgical kidneys Disease (standardised): Fracture (Spine); Nephritis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ward, Arthur H. Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Lee Medical notes: The Registrar is very sorry to say that these notes have been mislaid in the process of transfer from the House Surgeon to himself. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and spine Type of incident: n/a
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: 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: [No occupation stated] Age: n/a Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Mar 1891 Date of death: 15 Mar 1891 Disease (transcribed): Multiple cerebral haemorrhages. Compression. Granular kidneys etc. Fractured ribs. Haemothorax Disease (standardised): Haemorrhage (Brain); Disease (Kidneys); Fracture (Ribs); Haemothorax (Pleurae) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Hale, Geoffrey Edward Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Medical notes: 'Was said to have been thrown from a cart onto his head' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, head
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 84 Gender: Male Date of admission: 23 Dec 1890 Date of death: 24 Dec 1890 Disease (transcribed): Granular kidneys. Pontine haemorrhage. Fracture of skull. Rupture of right middle meningeal artery Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Haemorrhage (Brain); Fracture (Skull); Rupture (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Post mortem examination performed by: Dickinson, William Lee Medical notes: The patient had fallen downstairs and was brought to the hospital at once. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, kidneys and heart Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Gender: Male Age: 9 Date of admission: 22 Nov 1899 Date of death: 8 Dec 1899 Disease (transcribed): Cystitis. Consecutive nephritis. Dilated ureters and pelvis Disease (standardised): Cystitis (Bladder); Nephritis (Kidney); Dilatation (Ureter, kidney); Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: Fenton, William James Medical notes: 'A meagre history of incontinence of urine for 6 years – was all that could be obtained. On adm [admission] child pale and delicate looking' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Schoolboy Age: 13 Gender: Male Date of admission: 21 Mar 1877 Date of death: 8 July 1877 Disease (transcribed): Hip Disease. Cerebral congestion and meningeal thromboses. Chronic tubular nephritis. Amyloid spleen. Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Congestion (Brain); Thrombosis (Meninges); Nephritis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (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 had suffered from abscesses about the left hip since three years of age and since that time always walked lame. A fortnight before admission the patient slipped and fell down, having stepped on some orange peel which caused the abscesses to discharge profusely. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, brain and cord Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 26 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Mar 1898 Date of death: 7 Mar 1898 Disease (transcribed): Pyonephrosis. Nephrotomy Disease (standardised): Pyonephrosis (Kidney); Nephrotomy (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Jaffrey, Francis Post mortem examination performed by: n/a Medical notes: See surgical notes Body parts examined in the post mortem: n/a Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Butler Age: 59 Gender: Male Date of admission: 27 Dec 1879 Date of death: 29 Dec 1879 Disease (transcribed): Burn. Congestion of lungs. (Fatty heart. Granular kidneys. Tubercle) Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin); Congestion (Lung); Disease (Heart); Disease (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Pick, Thomas Pickering Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Owen, Herbert Isambard Medical notes: This patient was admitted with an extensive but superficial burn of the face, chest and upper extremities. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, peritoneum, lungs, heart, aorta, liver, kidneys, spleen and duodenum Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Salesman Age: 36 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Sep 1904 Date of death: 9 Mar 1905 Disease (transcribed): Phthisis pulmonalis. Empyema. Pneumothorax. Resection of ribs. Lardaceous disease Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lungs); Empyema (Lungs); Pneumothorax (Lungs); Resection (Ribs); Disease (Kidneys) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Post mortem examination performed by: Jones, Lawrence Medical notes: 'In-patient from November 1903-1904 January. Readmitted on Sept 28th 1904, having been 3 months at an institution for oxygen treatment. On the whole better than when in hospital before. Not short of breath on moderate exertion’ Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 1 year 3 months Gender: Male Date of admission: 16 Nov 1892 Date of death: 21 Nov 1892 Disease (transcribed): Marasmus. ? Syphilitic Disease (standardised): Protein-energy malnutrition (Systemic); Syphilis (Systemic) 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 Body parts examined in the post mortem: No post mortem examination Type of incident: n/a
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: [Occupation not stated] Age: 44 Gender: Male Date of admission: 17 Jul 1897 Date of death: 10 Aug 1897 Disease (transcribed): Stone in kidney. Perinephritis abscess. Pyaemia. Thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Disease (standardised): Kidney calculi (Kidney); Abscess (Kidney); Sepsis (Systemic); Thrombosis (Indeterminate); Embolism (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard and Bennett, William Henry 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: Kidney, lungs
Occupation or role: Butler Age: 40 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Aug 1889 Date of death: 17 Sep 1889 Disease (transcribed): Phimosis. Urethritis. Periprostatic abscess. Acute interstitial and parenchymatous nephritis, superadded to chronic interstitial nephritis. Endocarditis Disease (standardised): Phimosis (Penis); Urethritis (Urethra); Abscess (Prostate); Nephritis (Kidney); Endocarditis (Heart) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Delepine, Sheridan Medical notes: The patient had excellent health up to six years back when he noticed some blood in his water. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, thyroid, pericardium, heart, aorta, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and alimentary canal Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Harness maker Age: 41 Gender: Male Date of admission: 25 Feb 1903 Date of death: 3 Mar 1903 Disease (transcribed): Morbus coxae. Abscess in thigh. Recent endocarditis. Hypostatic congestion of lungs. Lardaceous disease of kidneys, liver, heart, pancreas and intestines. Large white kidney with an acute nephritis supervening Disease (standardised): Disease (Hip); Abscess (Leg); Endocarditis (Heart); Congestion (Lung); Amyloidosis (Kidney); Amyloidosis (Liver);Amyloidosis (Heart) ; Amyloidosis (Pancreas) ; Amyloidosis (Intestines) ; Nephritis (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: English, T. Crisp Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Medical notes: The patient had had disease of the left hip since the age of five. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, inferior vena cava, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, stomach and intestines Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Stone mason Age: 63 Gender: Male Date of admission: 28 Sep 1889 Date of death: 4 Jan 1890 Disease (transcribed): Fibrous stricture of urethra. Dilatation. Rupture. Extravasation of urine. Cystitis. Chronic interstitial nephritis. Pulmonary silicosis Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); Rupture (Urethra); Extravasation (Urethra); Cystitis (Bladder); Nephritis (Kidney); Silicosis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Cotes, Charles Edward Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Delepine, Sheridan Medical notes: For several years he had suffered from urethral stricture. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, peritoneum, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and urethra Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Waiter Age: 34 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Aug 1877 Date of death: 3 Aug 1877 Disease (transcribed): Stricture of the urethra close to the meatus. Cystic degeneration of the kidneys. Disease (standardised): Constriction (Urethra); 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 was transferred from the medical wards and was too ill to give any account of himself. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and urethra. The post mortem was from Mr G.F. Barker's notes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Porter Age: 27 Gender: Male Date of admission: 13 Apr 1898 Date of death: 19 Apr 1898 Disease (transcribed): Small white kidneys. Adherent pericardium. Pus in knee joint. Diphtheria Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Adherent (Heart); Suppuration (Knee); Diphtheria (Pharynx) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: Latham, Arthur Carlyle Medical notes: He had been in hospital a few weeks ago, when his right knee had been operated on. Two months ago the right knee began to swell again. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, testicles, stomach, brain and right knee Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Valet Age: 75 Gender: Male Date of admission: 30 Dec 1902 Date of death: 1 Jan 1903 Disease (transcribed): Hypertrophy of prostate. Cystitis. Dilatation of ureters. Commencing hydronephrosis. Chronic nephritis. Operation for relief of strangulated femoral hernia. ? Uraemia Disease (standardised): Hypertrophy (Prostate); Cystitis (Bladder); Dilatation (Ureters); Hydronephrosis (Kidney); Operation (Abdomen); Uraemia (Kidney) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Keyser, Charles Ralph Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury Medical notes: For about six years he had had difficulty in micturition with increased frequency every two hours and slight incontinence at night. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, gall bladder, portal vein, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, prostate and alimentary tract Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Machinist Age: 40 Gender: Male Date of admission: 11 Sep 1879 Date of death: 24 Sep 1879 Disease (transcribed): Cardiac thrombosis. Total destruction of one kidney. Dilatation of pelvis of other and cystitis, with scirrhous growth in bladder Disease (standardised): Thrombosis (Heart); Destruction (Kidney); Disease (Kidney); Cystitis (Bladder); Cancer (Bladder) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Tidswell, Herbert Henry. Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient stated that he had been perfectly well till the commencement of June. About that time he noticed some pain in passing water. Micturition soon became frequent. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Painter Age: 46 Gender: Male Date of admission: 1 Sep 1877 Date of death: 3 Nov 1877 Disease (transcribed): Extensive dilatation of the pelvis of kidney (from suppuration). Bedsores Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Pressure Ulcer (Skin) 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 from a balcony. He was insensible immediately after the accident. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, brain, kidneys, brain and spinal cord. Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Lodging house keeper Gender: Male Age: 78 Date of admission: 9 Jun 1899 Date of death: 25 Jun 1899 Disease (transcribed): Enlarged prostate. Oedema of lungs Disease (standardised): Disease (Prostate); Oedema (Lung); Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: Belcher Hickman, H. R. Medical notes: 'Admitted for haematuria and giving a history of having had several attacks of retention of urine and all signs of enlargement of prostate. General condition good: the urine was coated with pure blood' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, cranium 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