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: 11 months Gender: Female Date of admission: 7 Aug 1898 Date of death: 8 Aug 1898 Disease (transcribed): Infarction of shrimp in right bronchus. Collapse of lung. Inflammatory oedema of glottis Disease (standardised): Foreign body (Lung); Pulmonary atelectasis (Lung); Oedema (Glottis) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Collard, Frederic Stuartson Post mortem examination performed by: Lazarus-Barlow, Walter Sydney Medical notes: The child was admitted suffering from urgent dyspnoea. The history related that she had inhaled some portions of shrimps which she was eating for tea. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, respiratory tract, trachea, bronchus and lungs Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 56 Gender: Female Date of admission: 4 Mar 1891 Date of death: 9 Apr 1891 Disease (transcribed): Sarcoma of gall-bladder. Ulceration into colon Disease (standardised): Sarcoma (Gallbladder); Ulcer (Colon) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Medical notes: 'Was in hospital about 6 months ago with a swelling over the region of the gallbladder' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen
Occupation or role: Ladysmaid Age: 37 Gender: Female Date of admission: 20 Jun 1895 Date of death: 2 Jul 1895 Disease (transcribed): Red, granular kidneys. Pulmonary infarctions (laparotomy) Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Infarction (Lung); Laparotomy (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Medical notes: This case never came under the notice of the physicians and was not seen by the Medical Registrar. The Surgical Registrar could not find the notes of this case. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, heart, abdomen, intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, uterus, arteries and toe joint Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Married Age: 22 Gender: Female Date of admission: 22 Nov 1879 Date of death: 24 Nov 1879 Disease (transcribed): Puerperal metritis and salpingitis. Limited peritoneal abscess. Bronchopneumonia Disease (standardised): Puerperal disorders (Urogenital system); Metritis (Uterus); Salpingitis (Fallopian tubes); Abscess (Abdomen); Bronchopneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was married twelve months before admission. First child in 42 weeks. The parturition was straightforward and east. She had much niggling pain for twelve days. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, uterus and fallopian tubes Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Child of] Book binder Age: 5 Gender: Male Date of admission: 26 Feb 1902 Date of death: 28 Feb 1902 Disease (transcribed): Acute periostitis. Pyaemia Disease (standardised): Periostitis (Bone); Sepsis (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Bennet, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Keyser, Charles Ralph Post mortem examination performed by: Fenton, William James Medical notes: One week ago there was an injury to the thigh. Two days after there was much pain and swelling. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, urinary tract, alimentary canal and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: Milk carrier Age: 18 Gender: Male Date of admission: 29 Jun 1894 Date of death: 30 Jun 1894 Disease (transcribed): Sloughing appendix caeci. General peritonitis Disease (standardised): Sloughing (Appendix); Peritonitis (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Owen, Herbert Isambard and Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ogle, Cyril Post mortem examination performed by: Fyffe, William Kington Medical notes: 'On Sunday June 24th he was seized with sharp pain at the umbilicus he sweated - On the 25th and 26th he was better and did his work - On the 27th the pain returned with redoubled vigour and there was some swelling in the belly - On the 25th he vomited green material - As the pain still persisted he came to the hospital on the 29th' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Stableman Age: 38 Gender: Male Date of admission: 2 Jul 1901 Date of death: 4 Jul 1901 Disease (transcribed): Acute septic meningitis. Fracture of petrous portion of right temporal bone Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Meningitis (Brain); Fracture (Skull) 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: The patient was riding when his horse slipped and fell with him. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal, testes, skull and brain Type of incident: Trauma/accident
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 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: Postman Age: 39 Gender: Male Date of admission: 18 Apr 1900 Date of death: 27 Apr 1900 Disease (transcribed): Fractured ribs. Ruptured Liver. Gangrenous pneumonia Disease (standardised): Fracture (Ribs); Rupture (Liver); Gangrene (Lung); Pneumonia (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: n/a Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, pleurae, lungs, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, vessels, pericardium, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary tract and urinary tract Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Policeman Age: 38 Gender: Male Date of admission: 14 Aug 1879 Date of death: 25 Aug 1879 Disease (transcribed): Disease of the petrous portion of the temporal bone. Cerebellar abscess. Meningitis Disease (standardised): Disease (Skull); Abscess (Brain); Meningitis (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Pollock, George Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: For eight years the patient had had purulent discharge from the left ear which originally came on after a slight attack of earache. Body parts examined in the post mortem: The head only was examined in this case Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 3 months Gender: Male Date of admission: 15 Oct 1890 Date of death: 21 Jan 1891 Disease (transcribed): Hydrocephalus. Spina bifida Disease (standardised): Hydrocephalus (Brain); Spinal dysraphism (Spinal cord) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Post mortem examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Medical notes: 'The child was 4 days old, had a large spina bifida in the lumbar region […] There was also talipes equinovarus of both feet' Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, spine
Occupation or role: Butcher Age: 32 Gender: Male Date of admission: 18 Jan 1892 Date of death: 24 Jan 1892 Disease (transcribed): Herniotomy Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Herniotomy (Abdomen) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Allingham, Herbert William Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Medical notes: About four months back the patient complained of wind about the stomach with great pain at times. About a fortnight back the pain became constant. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, bladder and testes Type of incident: n/a
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: No occupation Age: 23 Gender: Female Date of admission: 25 Jul 1879 Date of death: 12 Aug 1879 Disease (transcribed): Compound fracture of thigh. Fracture of ulna and other injuries. Pyaemic deposits in brain Disease (standardised): Fracture (Leg); Fracture (Arm); Sepsis (Brain) Admitted under the care of: Holmes, Timothy Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: The patient was stated to have fallen from a third floor window. In her fall she first alighted on the iron railing and then fell into the area. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thigh, lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, brain and uterus Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 11 months Gender: Female Date of admission: 1 Nov 1879 Date of death: 8 Nov 1879 Disease (transcribed): Ligature of naevus in upper lip. Bronchitis Disease (standardised): Ligature (Lip); Naevus (Lip); Bronchitis (Lung) Admitted under the care of: Rouse, James Medical examination performed by: Bennett, William Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Ewart, William Medical notes: This patient, a well nourished child, was admitted with a largish congenital naevus of the upper lip and right cheek. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and brain Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: [Child of] Horse keeper Age: 9 Gender: Female Date of admission: 1 Nov 1903 Date of death: 1 Nov 1903 Disease (transcribed): Wound of right thigh leading into pelvis. Perforation of both walls of bladder. Puncture of peritoneum. Peritonitis. Laparotomy Disease (standardised): Wound (Leg); Wound (Pelvis); Perforation (Bladder); Puncture (Abdomen); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Laparotomy (Abdomen) 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 child fell out of bed injuring the right thigh and abdomen. About three hours later there was acute abdominal pain. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Bladder, genital organs, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, intestines, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart and brain Illustrations: Yes Type of incident: Trauma/accident
Occupation or role: [No occupation stated] Age: 24 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 Jan 1890 Date of death: 14 Feb 1890 Disease (transcribed): Phagadoenic ulceration of vulvae. Septicaemia. Thrombosis of veins in leg Disease (standardised): Ulcer (Vulva); Sepsis (Systemic); Thrombosis (Veins) 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: Some seven years back, whilst in Spain, she suffered from at attack of syphilis and since then had been in good health. Seven days before admission she noticed a swelling between the buttocks which was extremely painful. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, heart, liver, abdomen, ureters, kidneys and veins 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: Cook Age: 44 Gender: Female Date of admission: 1 Mar 1879 Date of death: 2 Mar 1879 Disease (transcribed): Strangulated femoral hernia (operated). Incipient ulceration Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Operation (Abdomen); Ulcer (Abdomen) 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 had been ruptured two years. Four days before admission the gut came down and could not be reduced and vomiting almost directly followed. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, heart, liver, kidneys and spleen Type of incident: n/a
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: [No occupation stated] Age: 54 Gender: Female Date of admission: 6 Feb 1895 Date of death: 6 Feb 1895 Disease (transcribed): Double psoas abscess Disease (standardised): Abscess (Psoas muscle) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: Ward, Arthur Henry Post mortem examination performed by: Rolleston, Humphry Davy Medical notes: The patient had suffered from angular curvature for three years. Six months before admission the swelling was noticed in the groin. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Legs, brain, pleurae, lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, suprarenals, kidneys, and bladder Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: Charwoman Age: 67 Gender: Female Date of admission: 23 Oct 1900 Date of death: 23 Oct 1900 Disease (transcribed): Fracture of the base of skull, ribs, left tibia and right external condyle. Meningeal haemorrhage and in ventricles. Other extensive haemorrhage. Disease (standardised): Fracture (Skull); Fracture (Ribs); Fracture (Tibia); Haemorrhage (Brain); Haemorrhage (Systemic) Admitted under the care of: Bennett, William Henry Medical examination performed by: n/a Post mortem examination performed by: Whipham, Thomas Tillyer Medical notes: Not seen by Surgical Registrar. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Head, brain, thorax, lungs, trachea and bronchi, heart, aorta, abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and genito-urinary tract Type of incident: n/a
Occupation or role: No occupation Age: 82 Gender: Female Date of admission: 17 Nov 1903 Date of death: 17 Nov 1903 Disease (transcribed): Extensive burns. Atheroma. Healed pulmonary tuberculosis. Gastric ulcer. Early cirrhosis of the liver Disease (standardised): Burn (Skin); Plaque, atherosclerotic (Arteries); Tuberculosis (Lung); Ulcer (Stomach); Cirrhosis (Liver) 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 sitting dozing in front of the fire, and a live coal leapt out and set fire to her clothes. Body parts examined in the post mortem: Pleurae, lungs, larynx, trachea, thyroid, pericardium, peritoneum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and genito-urinary tract Type of incident: Trauma/accident