Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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During the year 470 bodies were received into the Mortuaries:—
Reasons bodies were brought to Mortuary. | Collier's Bents Mortuary. | Manor Place Mortuary. | Total. |
---|---|---|---|
Bodies brought in upon which Inquests were held | 136 | 164 | 300 |
Bodies brought in for convenience | 9 | 159 | 168 |
Bodies brought in in cases where death had occurred from Infectious Disease | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Total | 146 | 324 | 470 |